First Round Results of the 81st U.S. Women’s Open at Riviera Country Club
利維埃國家高爾夫球會第 81 屆美國女子公開賽首輪賽果
Introduction
The 81st U.S. Women’s Open has started at the Riviera Country Club in California. The first round has already determined the initial leaderboard and the schedule for the next stages of the competition.
第 81 屆美國女子公開賽已在加州的利維埃國家高爾夫球會開打。首輪比賽已經確定了初步的排行榜以及接下來階段的賽程。
Main Body
The opening round was dominated by American Jennifer Kupcho, who took a one-stroke lead with a score of five-under-par 66. This is a major improvement for Kupcho, as she failed to make the cut in her previous three attempts at this tournament. She emphasized that her success was due to visiting the course in April and her excellent putting skills. South Korea's Sei Young Kim is currently in second place, while a group of five players, including Gaby Lopez and Hinako Shibuno, are tied for third.
首輪賽事由美國選手 Jennifer Kupcho 領先，她以 66 桿（低 5 桿）取得一桿領先。對 Kupcho 而言這是巨大的進步，因為她先前三次參加此項賽事均未能通過切分線。她強調成功在於她在四月份曾造訪該球場，以及她出色的推桿技巧。韓國的金世英（Sei Young Kim）目前排名第二，而包括 Gaby Lopez 和 Hinako Shibuno 在內的五名選手則並列第三。
On the other hand, several top-ranked players had a difficult start. World number one Nelly Korda scored two-over-par, and she asserted that she was unable to play as well as she had during her practice sessions. This same score was recorded by world number two Atthaya Thitikul and five British players. Among the amateurs, 16-year-old Aphrodite Deng played well until some mistakes late in the round led to a score of 70. Meanwhile, the Australian players had mixed results, with Minjee Lee and Karis Davidson tying for eighth place.
另一方面，幾位頂尖選手的開局較為艱難。世界第一 Nelly Korda 打出高 2 桿的成績，她表示自己未能發揮出練習時的水準。世界第二 Atthaya Thitikul 及五位英國選手也記錄到相同的成績。在業餘選手中，16 歲的 Aphrodite Deng 表現良好，直到輪次末期出現失誤導致最終成績為 70 桿。同時，澳洲選手的結果不一，Minjee Lee 與 Karis Davidson 並列第八名。
Regarding the logistics, the second round will take place on June 5, with tee times starting at 9:45 a.m. The event is being broadcast on USA Network, Peacock, and NBCSN, with extra analysis from the Golf Channel. This tournament features 156 players competing for a $12 million prize fund at a venue that will also host the 2028 Olympic Games.
在物流安排方面，第二輪將於 6 月 5 日舉行，開球時間為上午 9 點 45 分。賽事將在 USA Network、Peacock 和 NBCSN 播出，並由 Golf Channel 提供額外分析。本次錦標賽共有 156 名選手競爭 1,200 萬美元的獎金池，該場地也將承辦 2028 年奧運會。
Conclusion
Jennifer Kupcho is currently leading the tournament as the players prepare for the second round of competition.
Jennifer Kupcho 目前領先比賽，選手們正準備進入第二輪競爭。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ The 'B2 Power-Up': Moving Beyond "Said"
At the A2 level, you probably use the word "said" for everything. To reach B2, you need to show how someone speaks and why. The article gives us perfect examples of 'Reporting Verbs' that change the mood of the sentence.
🔍 Analysis of the Shift
Look at these two phrases from the text:
- *"She emphasized that her success was due to..."
- *"She asserted that she was unable to play as well..."
Why this matters:
- Emphasized Used when the speaker wants to make a specific point very clear/strong. (It's not just a fact; it's the important fact).
- Asserted Used when the speaker is stating something confidently or firmly, often to defend their position.
🛠️ Practical Application
Stop using: "She said that she was tired." Start using: "She asserted that she was exhausted." (This sounds professional and decisive).
💡 The 'Contrast' Connector
B2 speakers don't just list facts; they connect them logically. Notice this transition in the text:
"On the other hand, several top-ranked players had a difficult start."
Instead of using "But" (which is A2/B1), "On the other hand" allows you to balance two opposing ideas in a sophisticated way. It signals to the listener that you are about to provide a contrasting perspective.
Quick Guide:
- A2: Jennifer did great, but Nelly did poorly.
- B2: Jennifer dominated the round; on the other hand, Nelly struggled to find her rhythm.