Aramco Championship Par Scores

Three players tied for the lead after the first round in Las Vegas.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 6:22am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting an abstract golf tournament scene, with the players' forms broken down into sharp, overlapping shapes and the course appearing as a fragmented landscape.The opening round of the Aramco Championship sets the stage for an exciting weekend of high-stakes women's golf competition.Las Vegas Today

The first round of the Aramco Championship, a $4 million LPGA Tour event, was played on Thursday at Shadow Creek Golf Course in Las Vegas. Three players - Lauren Coughlin, Nasa Hataoka, and Miyu Yamashita - shot 5-under 67 to share the lead after the opening round.

Why it matters

The Aramco Championship is a high-profile LPGA event with a significant purse, drawing many of the top women's golfers in the world. The leaderboard after the first round features a mix of established stars and rising talents, setting up an exciting weekend of competition.

The details

The par-72 Shadow Creek Golf Course played at 6,765 yards for the tournament. In addition to the three co-leaders at 5-under, Hyo Joo Kim, Nelly Korda, and Jing Yan all shot 4-under 68 to sit one shot off the pace. Gemma Dryburgh carded a 3-under 69 to round out the top scores from the first day.

  • The first round of the Aramco Championship was played on Thursday, April 3, 2026.

The players

Lauren Coughlin

An American professional golfer on the LPGA Tour.

Nasa Hataoka

A Japanese professional golfer who has won multiple times on the LPGA Tour.

Miyu Yamashita

A Japanese professional golfer in her second season on the LPGA Tour.

Hyo Joo Kim

A South Korean professional golfer and former major champion on the LPGA Tour.

Nelly Korda

An American professional golfer and former world #1 on the LPGA Tour.

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The takeaway

The opening round of the Aramco Championship featured a crowded leaderboard with several top players in contention. The weekend should provide an exciting finish as the players vie for the title and the $4 million purse.