FM Championship — Round 1 Highlights (TPC Boston) — Roundup & Analysis
Published: August 29, 2025 · Event: FM Championship (TPC Boston, Norton, MA) · Live leaderboard Highlights included below. Walking off The 18th green at TPC Boston today, you could feel the electricity in the air. Round 1 of the FM Championship 2025 was nothing short of spectacular — a mix of precise ball-striking, clutch putting, and a few costly mistakes that already set the tone for the week. From booming drives down the fairways to delicate short-game magic, this opening round delivered everything fans could ask for. The leaderboard is stacked, momentum is shifting, and the race for the trophy has officially begun.
Overview & Quick Takeaways
Round 1 at the FM Championship served up low scoring and plenty of drama — multiple players posted early low rounds by attacking TPC Boston's scoring holes and converting long approaches into birdie chances. Those who controlled distance into the greens and trusted mid-range putts climbed to the top. (See detailed leaderboard below.)
Top Highlights (play-by-play moments)
- Stretch of birdies during the opening nine for one leader group — aggressive approach play paid off.
- Key long par putt to save par in a featured group — momentum swing captured in the LPGA highlights.
- Risk/reward decision on a reachable par-5 that produced a two-shot swing in a featured pairing.
Player breakdowns & who to watch
Top movers
- W. Zhang (CHN) — surged near the top with consistent wedge play and aggressive lines into the flag. (Leaderboard snapshot below.)
- Allisen Corpuz (USA) — steady iron game, made several mid-range birdie putts.
- Sei Young Kim — held pace with accurate approaches and good scrambling.
Sleeper watch
Keep an eye on players who showed strong scrambling and putting under pressure — on a course like TPC Boston that can bite, scrambling will win you positions quickly.
Technical & strategy analysis
Approach zones: The 150–200 yd zones repeatedly decided birdie opportunities. Most highlights show leaders hitting those distances to within 15–25 ft — giving realistic birdie chances rather than risky pitch attempts.
Putting: Mid-range conversion (8–25 ft) separated the leaderboard from the chasing pack. Lag putting saved par in a number of sequences shown in the highlights.
Round 1 Leaderboard Highlights
Round 1 Leaderboard – FM Championship 2025
at
TPC Boston
showed exactly why this course separates contenders from the field. As a player, you can feel how TPC Boston rewards precision off the tee and smart shot-making into those tricky greens. The leaderboard already reflects that—those who stayed patient and managed the angles are sitting near the top, while aggressive lines cost others valuable strokes. Early standouts proved that consistency will be the key to staying in contention. With the FM Championship leaderboard shifting after every hole,
Round 2 is set to reveal who truly has the game to handle Boston’s test
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Round 1 — Leaderboard & Course Notes
| Pos | Player | Country | To Par | Today | Thru |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | W. Zhang | CHN | -7 | -2 | 4* |
| T1 | Allisen Corpuz | USA | -7 | E | 2 |
| T1 | Sei Young Kim | KOR | -7 | - | 1:32 PM* |
| T1 | J. Ewart Shadoff | ENG | -7 | - | 9:01 AM |
| 4 | M. Wang | CHN | -6 | - | 8:28 AM |
| T6 | E. Pedersen | DEN | -5 | E | 3* |
| T6 | G. Kaur | USA | -5 | - | 1:54 PM* |
| T6 | Andrea Lee | USA | -5 | - | 1:32 PM* |
| T6 | N. Korda | USA | -5 | - | 1:21 PM |
| T6 | Minjee Lee | AUS | -5 | - | 1:21 PM |
* = tee-time indicator included on LPGA live feed (keep that in mind while reading the live scoreboard)
LPGA: FM Championship social updates
Fans following the FM Championship 2025 at TPC Boston can stay plugged into the action through the LPGA’s official social media channels. The @LPGA account on X (Twitter) is buzzing with live score updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and highlight clips straight from Round 1. From clutch birdie putts to leaderboard shakeups, these real-time posts capture the energy of the championship as it unfolds. Embedding these updates keeps readers connected to the pulse of the tournament and ensures they never miss a key moment.
Allisen Corpuz is loving all the young talent on Tour 💪 pic.twitter.com/mTPM5yqK5m
— LPGA (@LPGA) August 29, 2025
Watch Official LPGA Round 1 highlights
Watch the LPGA condensed highlights (official upload):
What to watch in Round 2
- How leaders handle the pinned-up greens on the back nine.
- Which players can maintain wedge accuracy inside 100 yd.
- Weather/wind changes — those early low rounds can be erased quickly.
Conclusion & Call to action
If you enjoyed this recap and want a live update feed, bookmark the LPGA leaderboard and check back between rounds — I’ll update this post with Round 2 analysis and an updated leaderboard snapshot.
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➡️ Ready for the Next Chapter?
Round 1 set the stage, but Round 2 of the FM Championship 2025 brought even more drama. From weather suspensions to clutch shots, the story only got better. Don’t miss the in-depth Pro Analysis and highlights that shaped the leaderboard.
⛳ Watch FM Championship Round 2 Highlights
