World No 1 Vu endures difficult start to LPGA Thailand defence

Patty Tavatanakit of Thailand tees off on the second hole during the first round of the LPGA Honda Thailand golf tournament in Pattaya, southern Thailand, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Kittinun Rodsupan)

PATTAYA, Thailand (AFP):World number one Lilia Vu made a difficult start to the defence of her LPGA Thailand crown on Thursday after shooting a one-over-par 73 for a share of 60th.

Taiwan's Chien Peiyun fired a 64 to lead the US$1.7 million tournament after the first round at Siam Country Club Pattaya.