Meechai has big start, leads Women's Open; Korda won't be around to see how it ends
Wichanee Meechai became the latest surprise in a U.S. Women's Open filled with them. She started Friday with four straight birdies and matched the low score of the week with a 3-under 67 for a two-shot lead going into a weekend that won't include Nelly Korda.
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![Thailand's Wichanee Meechai is a 31-year-old Thai whose only victory recognized by the women's world ranking was nine years ago on the Taiwan LPGA. She had never finished in the top 10 in her 20 previous appearances in the majors. A female golfer is seen hitting a ball.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7221793.1717204745!/cpImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/wichanee-meechai-31052024.jpg)
Wichanee Meechai became the latest surprise in a U.S. Women's Open filled with them. She started Friday with four straight birdies and matched the low score of the week with a 3-under 67 for a two-shot lead going into a weekend that won't include Nelly Korda.