2023 Shriners Children's Open: Lexi Thompson battles tough in PGA Tour debut with solid Round 1

Thompson became just the seventh woman to make an appearance on the PGA Tour on Thursday

History was made on Thursday in Las Vegas. While the early lead may belong to Beau Hossler after a sensational opening round of 9-under 62, the story was Lexi Thompson at TPC Summerlin. Officially becoming the seventh woman to make an appearance on the PGA Tour when she struck her first tee shot at the 2023 Shriners Children's Open, the 28-year-old more than held her own against the men in her first 17 holes. She sits 1 over with play suspended due to darkness.

"I had a little bit of nerves, but not too much," said Thompson. "Kind of similar to Solheim, similar nerves, but that's kind of what you play for."

Thompson shot out to red figures early before hitting some turbulence in the middle portion of her front nine. She remained steadfast and held her cool as a bogey-free, 2-under stretch from holes Nos. 9 to 16 secured her place in the meat of the peloton before Friday evening's cut.