Timely eagle earns Pressel one-shot lead


  • Golf
  • Saturday, 30 May 2015

Apr 4, 2015; Rancho Mirage, CA, USA; Morgan Pressel plays out of a greenside bunker on the 17th during the third round of the ANA Inspiration at Mission Hills CC - Dinah Shore Tournament Course. Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) - Morgan Pressel, benefiting from a swing change made earlier this year, spectacularly eagled her final hole to seize a one-shot lead in the opening round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic in Galloway, New Jersey on Friday.

The 27-year-old American struck a driver off the tee, then a superb five-hybrid to within three feet at the par-five ninth before sinking the eagle putt for a five-under 66 at Stockton Seaview Hotel & Golf Club.

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