Indian golfer Aditi Ashok got off to a good start at the Olympic Games, carding a four-under 67 in the opening round for a share of the second spot at the Kasumigaseki Country Club in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Aditi, who caught the golfing world’s attention five years ago at the Rio Olympics, shared the position with World No 1 Nelly Korda.
She was one shot behind the leader, Madalene Sagstrom of Sweden, who shot 66.
“I think I played better than I expected today because I had a lot of hybrids into the greens, so I didn’t really expect to be like 5-under through 17,” Aditi said.
Aditi may well have had a share of the lead but for a bogey on the 18th hole.
Aditi Ashok stats: Score 67 (-4, Par 71)
| Round 1 | Round 2-4 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagles | 0 | 0 | |
| Birdies | 5 | 5 | |
| Pars | 12 | 12 | |
| Bogeys | 1 | 1 | |
| Double Bogeys | 0 | 0 | |
| Fairways Hit | 10 | 10 | |
| Greens in Regulation | 13 | 13 | |
| Scrambling | 80.00 | 80.00 | |
| Total Putts | 1.88 m | 1.88 m | |
| Sand Saves | 1 | 1 | |
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