The Kiwi went from eyeballing the leaders to in danger of missing the cut after a rollercoaster opening day.

The 29-year-old Kiwi could make the record books after a strong result at this week's US Open.

The Kiwi golfer would better Annika Sorenstam’s career earnings with a strong performance at this weekend’s US Open in California.

If Ko wins she will clinch an LPGA career grand slam and lead the money list.

After an amicable “break up” with her putter, and encouraging start with a new one, two monumental milestones beckon Dame Lydia Ko.

Jennifer Kupcho made seven birdies on an unforgiving Riviera for a 5-under 66 and a one-shot lead over Sei Young Kim in the opening round of the 81st U.S. Women’s Open

Jennifer Kupcho made a hot start in firing a five-under-par 66 for a one-shot lead in the first round of the US Women's Open at Riviera Country Club on Thursday.

The Kiwi went from eyeballing the leaders to in danger of missing the cut after a rollercoaster opening day.

Kupcho takes a one-shot lead into Friday with world No 1 Nelly Korda seven shots back