Charley Hull began the Chevron Championship with a quiet first round, shooting a level par 72 that left her five shots back and tied for 26th. English compatriot Mimi Rhodes, meanwhile, opened with a three‑under 69, putting her just two shots shy of the early clubhouse lead.

The day’s top two were Thailand’s Patty Tavatanakit and South Korea’s Somi Lee, both posting five‑under 67 rounds. Tavatanakit finished bogey‑free with five birdies, while Lee’s six birdies were offset by a single bogey on the final hole. Their early lead set the tone for the remainder of the field.

Rhodes said arriving early gave her a chance to scout the course and settle mentally. “I felt ready,” she added, noting that a relaxed, confidence‑based approach—mirroring her HSBC Women’s World Championship performance—kept pressure at bay.

Hull, who finished runner‑up in 2016, still chases her first major title after missing last year’s cut in Texas. With defending champion Mao Saigo in the field, the leaderboard now reflects a tight contest that will shape the rest of the season. Fans watch closely as the tournament unfolds.