01홈 코스에서 순항 개시한 인뤄닝
중국의 인뤄닝이 고향 팬들의 일방적인 응원을 등에 업고 2026 뷰익 LPGA 상하이 첫날 순항을 시작했다.
인뤄닝은 대회 1라운드에서 안정적인 경기 운영을 펼치며 68타를 기록, 상위권에 이름을 올려 우승을 향한 기분 좋은 첫발을 내디뎠다.
홈에서 강력한 모습으로 기선을 제압한 인뤄닝은 남은 라운드에서도 절정의 샷감을 이어갈 것으로 기대를 모으고 있다.
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Ruoning Yin of China reacts with her caddie as she prepares to play a shot from the fifth tee during the first round of the Buick LPGA Shanghai 2026 at Sheshan Golf Club on October 15, 2026 in Shanghai, China. (
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Hometown favorite and 2024 tournament champion Ruoning Yin rode a late surge to fire a 4-under 68 in Thursday’s opening round of the Buick LPGA Shanghai, putting her in a tie for third at Sheshan Golf Club.
The People’s Republic of China native, who mixed six birdies with two bogeys during her opening round, has made 15 cuts in 17 starts this season. She has notched seven top-10 finishes this year, including a victory at the FM Championship in August. Two of those top-10 finishes came at major championships, where she tied for second at The Chevron Championship and tied for eighth at the U.S. Women’s Open
Her ball-striking was sharp throughout Thursday’s round, hitting 11 of 14 fairways and 15 of 18 greens in regulation. However, a pair of missed short putts on the back nine threatened to derail her momentum before sparking a dramatic finish.
The six-time LPGA Tour winner capped off her round with three consecutive birdies, channeling her frustration into focus.
“Those three birdies I made at the last definitely boost some confidence in me,” Yin said. “I just felt like I’ve been hitting good and just I missed two really short putts on the back nine which made me mad, so I was playing the last three holes with anger.”
Playing in front of an enthusiastic home crowd, Yin expressed gratitude for the local support as she looks ahead to the remaining three rounds.
“Overall, I think just playing in front of the home crowd, just, you know, enjoy the game is my number one goal this week,” Yin added. “The fans are amazing and they’re rooting for me if I play bad or no matter I played bad or good, they just always cheering for me, which I really appreciate it. But, you know, I still want to have a better performance for the next three days. Just, you know, make them proud.”