Kroger Queen City Championship 2025 — Round 1 Highlights (Presented by P&G)
Kroger Queen City Championship 2025 — Why Round 1 mattered
Thursday at the Kroger Queen City Championship presented by P&G delivered the kind of scoring and drama that separates a warm-up event from a real test. TPC River’s Bend teased both birdie runs and tight par saves as the season pushes toward the fall stretch — and Round 1 already gave us a leaderboard full of names you’ll be hearing all week. Official tournament coverage and real-time scoring are available on the LPGA leaderboard.
Round 1 Highlights — Key shots, turns and standouts
The opening round belonged to players who married bold aggression with smart course management — low, confident drives into tight landing areas, precise iron approaches that attacked the front pins, and a handful of clutch up-and-downs. Names to bookmark from Day 1 include early scorers who built momentum off the tee and the pros who saved par from tough lies. For official recaps and featured groups, check LPGA tournament news and the Queen City Championship site.
Top Round 1 talking points
- Low rounds set the early tone: an impressive 9-under 63 shot the leader into position and put pressure on the chasing pack. (See scoreboard for the leader names.)
- Approach shots mattered: players who hit the middle tiers of the green were able to roll in birdie putts from 20–30 feet — classic TPC risk/reward.
- Short-game saves: several experienced pros converted crucial up-and-downs to avoid bogeys on the tougher holes; technique over power was rewarded late in the round.
What to copy in your swing — Practical pro tips
As a pro who studies swings every week, here are the three things I’d teach an amateur after watching Round 1:
- Tempo before torque: when the leaderboard birds start falling, it’s not always the biggest swing winning — it’s the repeatable one. Control tempo through transition, then add speed.
- Quality of contact: watch how top pros attack pins — they use clubface control and smart loft management, not wild hands. Practice hitting down slightly on irons for cleaner compression and more reliable approach distances.
- Short-game voodoo: get comfortable with bump-and-run options and high-loft bunker shots — several saves in Round 1 came from players who trust their wedges around the green.
Kroger Queen City Championship 2025 Leaderboard
The official LPGA leaderboard updates live throughout the day — tap into the real-time scores below for round progress, golfer scorecards, and finishing positions.
Full Leaderboard Snapshot — Round 1 (ESPN)
Official Round 1 scores from the Kroger Queen City Championship presented by P&G at TPC River’s Bend. “T” indicates tied positions.
| Pos | Player | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chanettee Wannasaen | −9 (63) | Bogey-free, fires lead |
| 2 | Gigi Stoll | −7 (65) | Strong round, setting pace |
| T3 | Jenny Bae | −6 (66) | Within striking distance |
| T3 | Peiyun Chien | −6 (66) | Solid approach play |
| T5 | Nelly Korda | −5 (67) | Experience showing |
| T5 | Bianca Pagdanganan | −5 (67) | Gaining momentum |
| T5 | Gabriela Ruffels | −5 (67) | Consistent birdie work |
| T5 | Patty Tavatanakit | −5 (67) | Strong finish to the day |
| T9 | Nasa Hataoka | −4 (68) | Early pressure player |
| T9 | Yan Liu | −4 (68) | Steady performance |
| T9 | Lindy Duncan | −4 (68) | Big up‑and‑down saves |
| T9 | Mao Saigo | −4 (68) | Charging from middle of field |
| T9 | Celine Boutier | −4 (68) | Smooth swings under pressure |
| T9 | Lottie Woad | −4 (68) | Putting was sharp |
| T9 | Charley Hull | −4 (68) | Birdie run came early |
| T9 | Maja Stark | −4 (68) | Fighting for position |
| T9 | Aline Krauter | −4 (68) | Solid round, front of pack |
| T9 | Olivia Cowan | −4 (68) | Momentum building |
| T9 | Elizabeth Szokol | −4 (68) | Consistency paid off |
| T9 | Sei Young Kim | −4 (68) | Strong finish count |
| T9 | Julia López Ramirez | −4 (68) | Pressure holes well handled |
| T9 | Miranda Wang | −4 (68) | Birdies down the stretch |
| T9 | Gurleen Kaur | −4 (68) | Quiet but effective round |
| T9 | Miyu Yamashita | −4 (68) | Keeping composure |
| T9 | Brooke Matthews | −4 (68) | Late birdie swings noted |
For live updates and hole-by-hole scoring, visit the ESPN LPGA leaderboard.
Notable quotes & social buzz
Social channels lit up with reaction, player snapshots and course-side highlights. Below are the official Queen City and LPGA posts to follow for behind-the-scenes updates, featured groups, interviews, and media clips.
Jeeno Thitikul with another birdie to finish off her front 9 🙌 pic.twitter.com/68IyLRzJ9G
— LPGA (@LPGA) September 11, 2025
Watch: Round 1 Highlights (official video)
Relive the best moments from Round 1 — key birdies, clutch putts, and the approach shots that changed the leaderboard. The official Round 1 highlights video is embedded below.
Tournament play starts TOMORROW!
— Kroger Queen City Championship presented by P&G (@QueenCityLPGA) September 11, 2025
Take a look at the schedule ⬇️@kroger @ProcterGamble @TPCRiversBend pic.twitter.com/50uPGaN4pd
Final thoughts & what to watch next
Round 1 sorted the contenders from the hopefuls. As we move into Friday, watch for players who (1) keep the ball in play off the tee, (2) hit the correct part of the green, and (3) don't allow a late heat-check to derail their momentum. Follow the live leaderboard, check player interviews on the LPGA feed, and tune into the Queen City social channels for late-round drama and player reactions.
Want a pro breakdown of a specific player's swing from today? Reply with a name and I’ll write a frame-by-frame coaching note you can use on the range.
