RIYADH: Mimi Rhodes and Hye-Jin Choi set the early pace at the PIF Saudi Ladies International after both carded impressive eight-under-par 64 in the opening round at Riyadh Golf Club on Wednesday.
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The pair lead in the curtain raiser for the 2026 PIF Global Series and the Ladies European Tour, with Japan’s Chizzy Iwai, Belgium’s Manon De Roey and defending champion Patty Tavatanakit in close pursuit.
Britian’s Rhodes delivered a flawless, bogey-free round highlighted by a strong finish, while South Korea’s Choi surged into contention with six birdies across her opening nine holes.
Choi, who boasts seven top-10 finishes in major championships, has carried her strong late-2025 LPGA form into the new season after finishing inside the top 30 in her last six tournaments.
