South Korean golfer Ina Yoon opened the 2026 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship with nine birdies. Her run put her five strokes ahead of the field on Saturday at Hazeltine. The burst came after Yoon returned from a suspension for cheating last season.
Several top players fell back early, exiting that tournament in the opening rounds. Yoon’s performance has prompted coaches to point to her as a model for amateurs. The tournament stays underway with other major contenders still in the mix. Play will continue Sunday with a final round scheduled for Monday.