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Kinhult Shines at Ford Championship with Strong Opening Round

Swedish golfer Frida Kinhult cards impressive 8-under 64 in opening round at Ford Championship 2026, finishing tournament in T6.

Swedish golfer Frida Kinhult cards impressive 8-under 64 in opening round at Ford Championship 2026, finishing tournament in T6.

Frida Kinhult delivered a solid performance at the Ford Championship 2026, firing an impressive 8-under 64 in the opening round before finishing the tournament in a tie for sixth place at 18-under par.

The Swedish golfer showcased her form early in the event, demonstrating the kind of consistency that has established her as a competitive presence on the international golf stage. Her first-round effort set the tone for what would prove to be a respectable overall finish on the LPGA Tour.

A Dominant Performance by Kim

Despite Kinhult’s strong showing, the tournament belonged to Hyo Joo Kim, who delivered a dominant performance to claim victory at an impressive 28-under par. The commanding winning total underscored Kim’s control throughout the event and established her as the class of the field in Las Vegas.

Nelly Korda finished as runner-up, 26-under par, in what represented a solid showing but ultimately fell short of catching Kim’s blistering pace. The gap between first and second highlighted the exceptional nature of Kim’s week.

Kinhult and Nordqvist’s Results

Kinhult’s T6 finish at 18-under represented steady work across the four-round event. Fellow Swede Anna Nordqvist also competed in the field, finishing tied for 15th place at 14-under par.

Both Swedish representatives demonstrated their ability to compete at the highest level of women’s professional golf, with Kinhult’s opening-round 64 serving as a highlight of her tournament performance. The Ford Championship 2026 provided another competitive stage for these accomplished players to test themselves against the world’s elite female golfers.

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