Ina Yoon shot a bogey-free 63 to take the lead after the first round of the 2026 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship on June 25, 2026 [1].
This performance establishes Yoon as the early favorite in the tournament and places her among the most efficient scorers in the history of women's major championships.
The South Korean professional golfer played the opening round at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota [2]. Her score of 63, which was nine-under-par, ties the lowest round ever recorded in a major women's tournament [1]. Some reports said this mark represents the fourth-best first-round score at a major since 1980 [3].
Yoon finished the day with a two-stroke lead [4]. Her precision throughout the round allowed her to avoid bogeys entirely, providing a significant cushion heading into the second round.
Other top competitors are trailing the leader. Nelly Korda finished the opening round three strokes behind the lead [5].
The tournament continues this week in Minnesota, with Yoon attempting to maintain her momentum following the historic start [2].
“Ina Yoon shot a bogey-free 63 to take the lead”
A record-tying opening round puts immense pressure on the rest of the field and establishes a high statistical benchmark for the 2026 championship. By avoiding bogeys at a venue like Hazeltine, Yoon has demonstrated a level of course management that may force opponents to take greater risks to close the gap.
