Manulife Financial LPGA Classic 2012: Karin Sjodin happy with performance in first round
Swedish Karin Sjodin displayed a solid performance in the first round of the Manulife Financial LPGA Classic 2012, as she tied for the fourth spot after shooting a 67.
Sjodin got off to a stunning start at the prestigious tournament being played at Waterloo, Canada, and kept her rivals in trouble right from the start.
The first round was marred by stormy weather and a threat of lightening, as tournament officials suspended the match for the day.
The players who were not able to start their round due to the suspension include Paula Creamer and American Lexi Thompson.
Norwegian Suzann Pettersen also stood firm in the round, as she carded a 67 to share the fourth position on the leaderboard.
Sjodin is not regarded as the hot favourite for the title, but she vowed to do her best. Other star performers include American Sandra Changkija, who recorded a stunning 63 to grab the top spot on the leaderboard.
Speaking to the media at the end of the storm-hit round, the Swedish star said that she is happy that she got off to a superb start, and plans to enter the second round with a more solid approach.
She said that her good swing and putting helped her post a good score, but was keen to point out that she was thrilled after beating most of the big LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association) stars.
“It was a good day, ball striking especially. In the beginning I made a few putts, and on the back nine, I call it boring golf; you hit all the fairways, all the greens and don't make anything. And I think
Tom figured out the wind really well,” the rising star said.
Sjodin went on to say that she faltered a little on some holes, which was not unusual after a sudden change in weather.
“There was one hole we messed up on and ended up ‑‑ I hit a good shot that was about 35 yards short into a bunker and made a bogey. But other than that, I think I figured out the wind and hit it pretty good”.
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