Yu Liu at the helm of the Founders Cup had a stressful game on Saturday starting in the last group, edging out Sung Hyun Park. She will have to do it again on Sunday, against Carlota Ciganda, to win her first title on the LPGA Tour.

Evian Championship: Torres and Ciganda shoulder to shoulder in the 1st round

Carlota Ciganda - © Philippe MILLEREAU / KMSP

The Chinese Liu, great friend of Céline Boutier (having made their weapons together at the University of Duke) settled in the lead at -19, author of a beautiful card of 65. The Spanish Carlota Ciganda is second to one stroke and the American, Angel Yin completes the podium. Leading the Race to CME Globe, Nelly Korda is at the foot of the podium alongside Lydia Ko in particular. Céline Boutier was left behind with a card of 73 marked by a double-bogey at 18, which pushes the Ile-de-France to 31st place (-9).

"I'm not very comfortable with the last start," said Liu, the 23-year-old Chinese, entering her second season as a professional. “I've had two experiences before and it didn't work. "Today was definitely a turnaround"

Liu played the last four holes in 4 under par by making an eagle on 15 and the last two holes to reach -19, 197 in total on the tournament created in honor of the 13 players who founded the LPGA circuit .

She broke the tie with Ciganda returning a 15-foot chip putt on a par 4, ahead of founders Marlene Bauer Hagge, Marilynn Smith and Shirley Spork who followed the arrival of the players to the edge of the green.

« Playing golf for a living is definitely not something I take for granted, ”Liu said. “I really appreciate what the founders have done for us. "

Ciganda clocked a score of 63 to tie the best score of the week, playing the last five in five under par with an eagle and three birdies. She hopes to become the second Arizona State player to win the event, after 2017 champion Anna Nordqvist.

“When you put in your putts it's great,” Ciganda said. “I play very well, my long shots playing the greens in regulation, the difference is made when entering the putts. "

The Spaniard also did a 15ft on 18 points. She won both her LPGA Tour titles in 2016 in South Korea and Mexico.

Angel Yin is at 16 under par after a 66.

"I will try to do the same tomorrow, as her last three days said the American and play my game" ...