While the course played tough, the average score being 74.7 (+2), it was somewhat surprising to see so many players under par.

American Lizette Salas closed out her first round with four consecutive pars to take the early lead into the clubhouse.

US Women’s Open champion, Yuka Saso has been on a bit of a whirlwind tour. She's playing the KPMG PGA Championship this week

The best players in women’s golf converge in Atlanta . . . competing for victory this week, at the home club of golf legend, Bobby Jones Jr

Women’s professional golf descend upon the City of Atlanta - here is a little bit of a primer on what to see, do and explore.

The day started off well for Lexi Thompson, the overnight leader who had a one-stroke lead over Yuka Saso.

Saturdays have become known as “moving day” in professional golf and today was no exception at the U.S. Women’s Open.

Yuka Saso of the Philippines shot a relatively stress free 67 ( - 4 under), to take a 1-shot lead into the weekend over Jeongeun Lee-6.

the big news of the day was amateur player Megha Ganne finishing as the co-leader, having posted a 67 (-4 under), with a score of 67.

The scores of the previous tournaments that have been held here, it's pretty eye opening to see that the winning score was plus one.

One of the lesser-known storylines though, involves Canadian player, Rebecca Lee-Bentham and her return to competitive golf after retiring.

“I have reset my goals a little bit, . . . If anything, I’d like to climb up that world ranking a little bit more, as far up as I can. "

Many restaurants offer different cuisines, ranging from Asian dishes, European delicacies, Hispanic palates to the usual American meals.

The fact that two Pinay players were in the field for the last two major championships is a testament to Yuka and Bianca.

After play was delayed due to thunderstorms, the course softened considerably and Matsuyama took full advantage.

Fueled by four birdies over the last five holes. Bryson DeChambeau rebounded from his poor opening round, joining a group of three others.

Perhaps it is fitting that this week was Patty Tavatanakit’s “hello world” moment where she introduced herself to the broader golf world. "

“Obviously it was probably the best start I could ask for, but you just can't get too ahead of yourself."

“It's always nice to have a good start to feel a little bit more comfortable throughout the day. I was hitting it really good. "

Golf tournaments are not sprints, they are marathons and that is even more apt when it comes to a major championship.