Iwai leads CPKC Women's Open
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Sarah Kellam is a Kentucky native and played collegiate golf at Northern Kentucky University. She currently serves as a Manager of Digital Content and prior to the LPGA, Sarah worked as a freelance content creator.
Coming off her maiden LPGA victory at the Standard Portland Classic last week, Japan's Akie Iwai leads by two strokes following the first round of the CPKC Women's Open in Mississauga, Ont.
This marks the first time that historic Mississaugua Golf and Country Club has hosted the championship on the LPGA.
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The LPGA Tour will take to Mississaugua Golf and Country Club for the CPKC Women’s Open. The 156-player field includes eight past champions including defending champions Lauren Coughlin. Friday, Aug. 22 – 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. (Golf Channel) 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (NBC Digital); 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. (Golf Channel Encore)
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