Redman takes early lead from Sorenstam
BY iseekgolf.com | LPGA Tour | 2002 Samsung World Championship | Round One | 04 Oct 2002
Michele Redman fired a -7 (65) at the Samsung World Championship and held a one-shot lead over Annika Sorenstam, who had her sixth hole-in-one as a professional.
Redman has two LPGA Tour victories, the last at the 2000 First Union Betsy King Classic. She tied for second twice this season, at the Kellogg-Keebler in June and Canadian Womens in August. Sorenstam’s 38 career wins include eight this year and the world’s No. 1 player tied Redman for the lead with one swing of her 5-iron at the 185-yard 17th at Hiddenbrooke Golf Club.
Grace Park was third with a 67, while Cristie Kerr, Laura Diaz and Rosie Jones were another shot back. Three players, including Se Ri Pak, had 69s in the invitation-only tournament featuring the 20 top woman golfers. Rachel Teske closed with a 72 while Karrie Webb blew out her first round with a 75.
