Today was a good day at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Course for golf as the crowds were out in full force as early as 7am this morning for the first tee time. And though people were anticipating some exciting golf with Michelle Wie fresh off Solheim Cup and paired with Lorena Ochoa and defending 2008 champion, Cristie Kerr, the real action was with group 11: Anna Grzebien, Erica Blasberg, and Beth “Betty” Bader. Betty is in the lead after shooting an impressive 8-under-par 64 today with a birdie on the 18th hole. Right behind her is Anna Norqvist and Seon Hwa Lee at 7-under-par 65.
Team VTech did well on the course despite the sudden downpour late in the afternoon. Recent winner of the Wales Open, Karen Stupples is tied for 25th and 2-under-par 70 with Becky Morgan. And Diana D’Alessio and Alena Sharp are both tied for 39th at 1-under-par 71.
We’ll check back tomorrow and see how the ladies fair as the skies clear and round two begins.