Kim and Lin Grab Early Lead at U.S. Women’s Open

Michelle Wie West of the United States walks up the 18th hole during the first round of the 78th U.S. Women's Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, Calif., on July 6, 2023 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images

Hyo Joo Kim of Korea and Xiyu “Janet” Lin of China carded 4–under 68 in the first round of the U.S. Women’s Open on Thursday, July 6, at Pebble Beach (Calif.) Golf Links.

Lin led Nasa Hataoka of Japan, Hae Ran Ryu of South Korea and 21-year-old Irish amateur Aine Donegan, who shot 3–under 69 in the morning groups.