Kim Sei-young sets new tournament record at LPGA Shanghai

SHANGHAI, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- South Korean major champion Kim Sei-young topped the leaderboard after the first round at the 2024 Buick LPGA Shanghai here on Thursday, setting a new single-round tournament record with a remarkable 10-under-par score of 62.

Kim's brilliant round included nine birdies and an eagle, offset by just a single bogey. "I really enjoy playing in China and always feel welcomed here. The en