Jennifer Kupcho leads U.S. Women’s Open first round at Riviera with 66
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 2:36 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Jennifer Kupcho shot a five-under-par 66 to take the lead in the first round of the U.S. Women’s Open at Riviera Country Club on June 4. This year, Kupcho changed her pre-tournament strategy by playing the course in advance, a decision endorsed by her parents. She birdied the first three holes and demonstrated strong performance with 12 greens in regulation and just 26 putts. Sei Young Kim trails by one stroke with a 67, while five players are tied at two shots back.
- •Kupcho leads by one stroke after round one at Riviera.
- •Sei Young Kim is in second place with a 67.
- •Kupcho birdied the first three holes of the day.
- •Five players are tied for third, two shots back.
- •This is Kupcho's first time leading a round at the U.S. Open.
- 2:36 AMYahoo Sports — Jennifer Kupcho finally took her parents' advice on U.S. Open prep, and—surprise!—she's Riviera first-round leader
"After years of not seeing U.S. Open sites before competition week, Jennifer Kupcho finally prepped differently for Riviera and opened with a 66 to be the sole leader
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