Sei Young Kim fires three straight birdies to close her opening round and retains the outright lead after Round 1. Highlights in the clip.
Sei Young Kim put an early stamp on the week with a three-birdie burst that secured the Round 1 lead. The LPGA’s highlight clip captures the run that turned a solid start into a statement finish and underlined why the major champion remains one of the tour’s most reliable closers when the pace quickens.
The sequence wasn’t just about momentum; it showcased sharp wedge play and confident putting under pressure. Kim’s ability to turn late scoring chances into gains has long been a hallmark, and on Day 1 it again separated her from a tightly packed chasing group.
Sei Young Kim’s closing burst sets the tone
Three in a row is more than a flourish—it changes the math of a round. Kim found the right windows to attack, controlled trajectory into receptive spots, and rolled assertive putts that never looked tentative. It was the kind of mini-run that flips a leaderboard and sends a message across the field: any lull will be punished.
Just as important, the finish showcased patience. For much of the day Kim played disciplined, percentage golf—taking what the course allowed, avoiding the big miss, and keeping stress off the card. When late opportunities appeared, she accelerated.
What stood out in Round 1
– Approach control: Tight distance windows allowed uphill putts and stress-free conversions.
– Speed management on the greens: Commit-and-hold strokes, especially on the birdie stretch, kept everything on the high side.
– Composure: No chase swings, even when early looks didn’t fall. Kim trusted the game plan until the late surge arrived.
That blend—steady tempo with a quick-scoring gear—translates well across setups. Whether conditions firm up or stay gettable, Kim’s blueprint is built for four-round tournaments: minimize damage, capitalize late.
What it means for the rest of the week
History suggests Kim is comfortable protecting or expanding a lead. The task now is to pair another controlled ball-striking day with enough made putts to keep separation. Early leaders often face a different emotional cadence in Round 2—more chasers, more movement—so managing tendencies (over-aiming at pins, forcing pace on mid-range putts) will be key.
For the field, the message is clear: the scoring window is open, but it may not stay that way. Those looking to apply pressure will need to lean on par-5 scoring and dial in wedges to match Kim’s efficiency on the scorable holes.
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Below is the LPGA post featuring Kim’s three-birdie finish from Round 1.
Make that three straight birdies for Sei Young Kim and she holds on to her Round 1 lead 🔥
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— LPGA (@LPGA) October 17, 2025