LPGA Los Angeles Championship Day 1: Peiyun Chien Shoots 69, Best Among Taiwanese Players
On the first day of the LPGA Los Angeles Championship, Taiwanese golfer Peiyun Chien carded a 69, with five birdies and two bogeys, placing her tied for 40th and as the best-performing Taiwanese player. She is six strokes behind leader Chisato Iwai. The tournament features a total prize fund of 3.75 million USD.
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(Central News Agency reporter Li Chien-chung, Taipei, 17th) The LPGA Los Angeles Championship held its first round today. Taiwanese ace Peiyun Chien scored 69 strokes, three under par, with 5 birdies and 2 bogeys, temporarily tying for 40th place. She is the best performer among the 5 Taiwanese players, 6 strokes behind leader Chisato Iwai.
After a two-week break, the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) reignited its battle this week in Los Angeles. The LPGA Championship, with a total prize money of 3.75 million US dollars (approximately 118.34 million New Taiwan dollars), saw Taiwanese players Yani Tseng, Hsu Wei-ling, Peiyun Chien, Cheng Ssu-chia, and Hou Yu-sang participating.
Yani Tseng qualified based on her LPGA event championship status, while Hou Yu-sang received a sponsor's wildcard entry.
Peiyun Chien started today from the 10th hole of the course, immediately scoring a birdie. Although she bogeyed on the 14th hole, she subsequently birdied on the 16th and 18th holes, delivering an excellent 34 strokes in the first 9 holes.
After the turn, Peiyun Chien scored another 2 birdies and 1 bogey, concluding her first round. Today, her driving accuracy was 78.5%, and her greens in regulation rate was 77%, both considered steady. However, due to the course's moderate difficulty, 87 out of 144 participants scored under par.
Among other Taiwanese players, Hou Yu-sang scored 71, tying for 76th place. Hsu Wei-ling scored an even par 72, ranking 88th. Yani Tseng and Cheng Ssu-chia scored 73 and 74 respectively.
The full name of the LPGA Championship is "JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro." It was sponsored in 2023 by Wang Wen-xiang, a Taiwanese businessman and son of Formosa Plastics founder Wang Yung-ching.
"JM Eagle" is the world's largest plastic pipe manufacturer, with Wang Wen-xiang serving as its president. Plastpro is an energy-efficient material manufacturing company, founded by Wang Wen-xiang's wife, Wang Fan Wen-hua. (Editor: Li Shu-hua) 1150417
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(Central News Agency reporter Li Chien-chung, Taipei, 17th) The LPGA Los Angeles Championship held its first round today. Taiwanese ace Peiyun Chien scored 69 strokes, three under par, with 5 birdies and 2 bogeys, temporarily tying for 40th place. She is the best performer among the 5 Taiwanese players, 6 strokes behind leader Chisato Iwai.
After a two-week break, the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) reignited its battle this week in Los Angeles. The LPGA Championship, with a total prize money of 3.75 million US dollars (approximately 118.34 million New Taiwan dollars), saw Taiwanese players Yani Tseng, Hsu Wei-ling, Peiyun Chien, Cheng Ssu-chia, and Hou Yu-sang participating.
Yani Tseng qualified based on her LPGA event championship status, while Hou Yu-sang received a sponsor's wildcard entry.
Peiyun Chien started today from the 10th hole of the course, immediately scoring a birdie. Although she bogeyed on the 14th hole, she subsequently birdied on the 16th and 18th holes, delivering an excellent 34 strokes in the first 9 holes.
After the turn, Peiyun Chien scored another 2 birdies and 1 bogey, concluding her first round. Today, her driving accuracy was 78.5%, and her greens in regulation rate was 77%, both considered steady. However, due to the course's moderate difficulty, 87 out of 144 participants scored under par.
Among other Taiwanese players, Hou Yu-sang scored 71, tying for 76th place. Hsu Wei-ling scored an even par 72, ranking 88th. Yani Tseng and Cheng Ssu-chia scored 73 and 74 respectively.
The full name of the LPGA Championship is "JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro." It was sponsored in 2023 by Wang Wen-xiang, a Taiwanese businessman and son of Formosa Plastics founder Wang Yung-ching.
"JM Eagle" is the world's largest plastic pipe manufacturer, with Wang Wen-xiang serving as its president. Plastpro is an energy-efficient material manufacturing company, founded by Wang Wen-xiang's wife, Wang Fan Wen-hua. (Editor: Li Shu-hua) 1150417
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FAQ
Who was the best-performing Taiwanese player at the LPGA Los Angeles Championship?
Peiyun Chien.
What was Peiyun Chien's score on the first day?
She scored 69 strokes.