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Jing Yan leads Lottie Woad and Cassie Porter at Meijer LPGA Classic

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Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Jing Yan leads Lottie Woad and Cassie Porter at Meijer LPGA Classic

Summary

Jing Yan posted a bogey-free 66 to take the first-round lead at the Meijer LPGA Classic on Friday. With a total of four birdies on par 5s, Yan holds a narrow one-stroke lead over Lottie Woad and Cassie Porter, both tied in second place. Woad also recorded a 66, making birdies on four par 5s amid challenging wind conditions. Yan Liu trails by two strokes after carding a 70, while Minji Kang made a hole-in-one at the par-3 15th. The cut line was set at 2 under par, eliminating several notable players.

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By the Numbers

•Yan leads the tournament with a score of 66, her first lead on the LPGA Tour.
•Woad and Porter, tied for second, both shot 66s in favorable conditions.
•Minji Kang made a hole-in-one, contributing to her 68 on Friday.
•Yan Liu remains in contention with a score of 70, two strokes back.
•The tournament is scheduled to resume in the weekend rounds.

Latest Updates

3:17 AMESPN Golf — Jing Yan shoots 66 to lead Meijer LPGA Classic
12:32 AMYahoo Sports — Jing Yan leads Lottie Woad, Cassie Porter in pursuit of first LPGA win at Meijer LPGA

What they're saying

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Jing Yan’s bogey-free 66 on Friday at the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give put her in a position she’s never held before — the lead on the LPGA tour.
— Yahoo Sports