NAPLES, Fla. – After the pain subsided, confidence moved in.
Amy Olson’s tough loss at the Evian Championship late this summer came with the realization that her game is in a special place.
She’s seeing that again this week.
With the best round of her LPGA career, Olson took the first-round lead at the CME Group Tour Championship. Her 9-under-par 63 Thursday put her one shot ahead of Brittany Lincicome and Nasa Hataoka and two shots ahead of Lexi Thompson.
“It’s just fun to be playing well,” Olson said.
Olson, 26, is seeking her first LPGA title.