Category: Hinako Shibuno

In Borrowed Clothes, Korda Makes Strong Start at Muirfield

MUIRFIELD, Scotland—Playing in borrowed clothes doesn’t seem to bother Jessica Korda at the Women’s British Open. Still waiting for her suitcase to arrive in Muirfield, Korda recovered from an early bogey to shoot a 5-under 66 in the first round Thursday, putting her one shot behind leader Hinako Shibuno of Japan. Korda made four birdies…


Kim Wins LPGA’s LOTTE Championship in Hawaii

The LPGA Tour’s LOTTE Championship was won by Hyo Joo Kim, who held off Hinako Shibuno in the final round on Saturday at Hoakalei Country Club in Ewa Beach, Oahu, Hawaii. Among the many LPGA stars from South Korea, the 26-year-old Kim took home $300,000 of the total $2 million purse with her fifth victory on…