Linnea Johansson of Sweden posted a bogey-free, 7–under-par 64 to take a one-shot lead after one round of the inaugural JM Eagle LA Championship on Thursday, April 27, in Los Angeles.
Johansson nosed ahead of world No. 6 Minjee Lee of Australia and Gemma Dryburgh of Scotland, who are tied for second at Wilshire Country Club at 6–under 65.
Southern California native Danielle Kang, Caroline Inglis and India’s Aditi Ashok shot 5–under 66 to form a tie for fourth.
They’re all looking up at Johansson, a 29-year-old ranked No. 358 in the world entering the week.
Not only has Johansson never won on the LPGA Tour, her best career finish in a non-team event was a tie for 30th. She is 0–for–2 in making the cut this season….