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Karis Davidson and Yuri Yoshida tied for first at LPGA BMW Ladies Championship

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 7:51 AM

Last updated Oct 22, 2026

Karis Davidson and Yuri Yoshida tied for first at LPGA BMW Ladies Championship

Summary

Karis Davidson and Yuri Yoshida are tied for the first-round lead at the LPGA's BMW Ladies Championship in Gwangju, South Korea. Davidson recorded six birdies on her last eight holes to finish with a 6-under 66, while Yoshida matched her score. Third place is shared by No. 3-ranked Haeran Ryu and Americans Lucy Li and Lauren Coughlin, along with Julia Lopez Ramirez, each shooting 67. Defending champion Sei Young Kim is currently at 72. The tournament continues with the next event slated for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, next week.

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By the Numbers

•Karis Davidson and Yuri Yoshida both shot 6-under 66.
•Haeran Ryu, Lucy Li, and Julia Lopez Ramirez are tied for third at 67.
•Sei Young Kim opened with a 72 after winning last year.
•The tournament is taking place at Pine Beach Golf Links in Gwangju.
•Next week's event is in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Latest Updates

7:51 AMYahoo Sports — Two players are tied for the 1st-round lead at the LPGA's South Korea tournament

What they're saying

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GWANGJU, South Korea (AP) — Karis Davidson had six birdies on her final eight holes but bogeyed her ninth Thursday for a 6-under 66 and was tied for the first-round lead at the LPGA's BMW Ladies Championship.Davidson, who started on the 10th hole Thursday, was level with Yuri Yoshida on the Pine Beach Golf Links southwest of Gwangju.
— Yahoo Sports

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