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Schmelzel and Katsu Lead Walmart Championship with 8-Under 63s
9/21/2025
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Story summary
- Sarah Schmelzel and Minami Katsu lead the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship with 8-under-par 63s in Rogers, Arkansas.
- Schmelzel finished strong, scoring four birdies and an eagle in her last five holes.
- Alison Lee, back from maternity leave, is one stroke behind.
- Lilia Vu, Nasa Hataoka, Carlota Ciganda, Leona Maguire, and Somi Lee are tied at 7-under.
- Nelly Korda shot a 69, while Stacy Lewis, retiring this season, posted a 3-under 68.
