Sports7/31/2025•ESPN
Rio Takeda, Eri Okayama share lead at Women's Open
The Women's British Open saw a strong performance from Japanese golfers, with Rio Takeda and Eri Okayama sharing the lead after the first round. Takeda overcame a double bogey on the turn by recording four birdies in the final seven holes, finishing with a 5-under 67. Okayama also shot a 67 to tie for the lead. Meanwhile, Lottie Woad, a local favorite, had a mixed day on the course. The tournament is shaping up to be a closely contested affair, with the Japanese players making a significant impact early on.
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