England’s Lottie Woad is one shot behind chief Nasa Hataoka after the primary spherical of the Event of Champions in Florida.
Woad, 22, who solely turned skilled final summer season and was invited to play on the opening LPGA match of the season in Orlando, is one in all 4 gamers on 5 beneath par.
Japan’s Hataoka claimed seven birdies for a spherical of 66 to steer on six beneath from Woad, Thai pair Chanettee Wannasaen and Atthaya Thitikul and Sweden’s Linn Grant.
Woad had the lead thanks to 6 birdies by 14 holes however made her solely bogey of the day on the 18th.
She mentioned the Lake Nona course “undoubtedly challenges you”, including: “The observe days have been fairly chilly… so it performed just a little bit simpler at this time.”
Woad was an novice when she gained her first Women European Tour title in dominant vogue on the Women’s Irish Open in July.
She then then delivered an announcement victory on her skilled debut three weeks later when she secured her second tour win on the Women’s Scottish Open.
