Grzebien, Francella lead at KOLON Championshp
By SHANE HAHM
Associated Press Writer
INCHEON, South Korea (AP) - Anna Grzebien and Meaghan Francella
each shot a 6-under 66 in wet but comfortable conditions Friday for
a share of the first-round lead at the LPGA Tour's KOLON
Championship.
Tour money leader Jiyai Shin didn't disappoint her home fans,
shooting a bogey-free 67 to finish a stroke off the pace. Shin
missed out on a chance to join the leaders when her birdie putt on
the 18th hole came up just short. She is tied for third along with
four other players, including 19-year-old American Vicky Hurst.
``There was no wind out there and the course and green
conditions were fabulous,'' Grzebien said. ``When the ball rolled
it wasn't fast or slow.''
Francella also praised the conditions of the putting greens.
``The greens were one of the best, if not, the best that we've
seen all year,'' said Francella, seeking her first win since 2007.
Hurst was 5 under on the back nine after recording her first
career hole-in-one on tour on No. 12. She has three top-10 finishes
in 18 events this year and is currently fourth on the Rookie of the
Year list.
10/30/09 04:57
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