Catch every swing, birdie, and leaderboard shift from the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship 2025 Round 1 — live coverage, pro golfer insights, and highlights straight from Rogers, Arkansas.
Walmart NW Arkansas Championship 2025 — Round 1 Coverage & Highlights
When: September 19, 2025 — Where: Pinnacle Country Club, Rogers, AR
Live leaderboard, key shots, and on-course analysis from a pro's point of view.
Quick essentials
The Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G returns to Pinnacle Country Club in Rogers, AR — competition rounds for the 2025 edition run Sept 19–21, 2025. The tournament is a 54-hole LPGA stop with a purse at the top tier for non-major events. For live scoring and official tournament pages, see the LPGA tournament hub and the event's official site. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Round 1 leaderboard of Walmart NW Arkansas Championship 2025
A blistering Round 1 at Pinnacle Country Club saw several players shoot 8-under to take the early lead. The leaderboard below shows the low scorers, their scores relative to par, and standout performances.
| Position | Player | Score | To Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | Minami Katsu (Japan) | 63 | −8 |
| T1 | Sarah Schmelzel (USA) | 63 | −8 |
| T3 | Lilia Vu (USA) | 64 | −7 |
| T3 | Somi Lee (South Korea) | 64 | −7 |
| T3 | Leona Maguire (Ireland) | 64 | −7 |
| T6 | Karis Davidson (Australia) | 65 | −6 |
| T6 | Muni He (China) | 65 | −6 |
| T6 | Mao Saigo (Japan) | 65 | −6 |
| T6 | Celine Boutier (France) | 65 | −6 |
| T6 | Jennifer Kupcho (USA) | 65 | −6 |
| T6 | Danielle Kang (USA) | 65 | −6 |
| T6 | Robyn Choi (Australia) | 65 | −6 |
| T6 | Ruixin Liu (China) | 65 | −6 |
| T6 | Pajaree Anannarukarn (Thailand) | 65 | −6 |
| T15 | Jessica Porvasnik (USA) | 66 | −5 |
| T15 | Aditi Ashok (India) | 66 | −5 |
| T15 | Miyu Yamashita (Japan) | 66 | −5 |
| T15 | Wei-Ling Hsu (Chinese Taipei) | 66 | −5 |
| T15 | Jenny Bae (USA) | 66 | −5 |
| T15 | Eun-Hee Ji (South Korea) | 66 | −5 |
| T15 | Alexa Pano (USA) | 66 | −5 |
| T15 | Paula Reto (South Africa) | 66 | −5 |
For the full field and every player’s Round 1 score, refer to the LPGA live leaderboard.
Standout players — who fired and why
In Round 1, the players who separated themselves did two things: (1) linked together consecutive pars and birdies to build momentum and (2) avoided bogey-making mistakes around the greens. The winners of this course play smart — aggressive off the tee when the hole rewards it, conservative on the reachable par-5s when the risk outweighs the reward, and they rely on scrambling percentages under pressure.
Watch for names atop the LPGA leaderboard who posted low rounds by hitting a high percentage of greens-in-regulation (GIR) and converting mid-range putts — those are the classical indicators that a player will stay near the top through the weekend. For hole-by-hole and hole statistics, consult the LPGA scoreboard. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Key moments & turning points
- Mid-round birdie stretch: A two-to-three hole birdie run can swing momentum and push a player up the leaderboard quickly — keep an eye on the par-3s where precise iron play is rewarded.
- Late bogey(s) under pressure: Mistakes on the closing stretch (holes 16–18 at Pinnacle) are costly — when the winds pick up or the pins get tucked, conservative play can save strokes.
- Short-game saves: Rounds with a high scramble rate often outscore ones with poor putting but good tee shots — scrambling remains a decisive stat here.
Pro analysis: what the numbers mean
From a coach's perspective: look beyond raw score. A first-round 69 that contains three birdies and zero bogeys — but only 9 GIR — tells a different story than a 69 with seven GIR and four 3-putts. At Pinnacle, iron proximity and short-game recovery dominate. Low GIR rounds that still score well reveal elite scrambling and clutch putting.
Practical takeaway for players: practice 30- to 60-yard chips and 8–20 foot putts before the next tournament — those are the scoring zones that mattered in Round 1. For live stats and hole-by-hole breakdowns, use the LPGA results page. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
Watch Walmart NW Arkansas Championship 2025 — Round 1 highlights
Below are embedded video feeds and highlight clips so readers can watch the on-course action and post-round commentary.
Official LPGA channel & highlight clip (YouTube)
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Live social updates — LPGA on X
Follow live thoughts, hole photos and micro-highlights from the LPGA feed below:
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— LPGA (@LPGA) September 19, 2025
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Short, high-impact drills and diagnostic cues—perfect follow-up if you want to convert Round 1 insights into better practice sessions.
A pro-level breakdown of biomechanics, strategy and mental approaches — great context for understanding LPGA scoring patterns you saw in Round 1.
How to follow: tickets, TV & live scoring
Live scoring: LPGA Live leaderboard is the best place for tee-time updates, hole-by-hole scores and in-progress leaderboards. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
TV/streaming: Coverage windows are posted on the LPGA event page and Tournament site schedules — look to Golf Channel / NBC streaming for broadcast windows. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
Tickets & on-site info: General admission and event experiences (Kids Confidence Club, BITE Experience, and community events) are listed on the official tournament site — check the event schedule for gate times and parking. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
FAQs about Walmart NW Arkansas Championship 2025
When and where is the 2025 Walmart NW Arkansas Championship?
Competition rounds are Sept 19–21, 2025 at Pinnacle Country Club in Rogers, Arkansas. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
Where can I find the live leaderboard?
LPGA's live leaderboard (tournament hub) is the authoritative source: LPGA leaderboard. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
How do I watch on TV or stream?
Broadcast and streaming information are posted on the LPGA event page and local network listings (Golf Channel/NBC digital). :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
