Hainan, China – French golfers Nastasia Nadaud and Perrine Delacour successfully navigated the cut at the Blue Bay LPGA tournament in Hainan, China, marking their first event of the LPGA Tour season. The tournament is currently led by South Korea’s Mi Hyang Lee, who has demonstrated strong putting throughout the competition.
The 21-year-old Nadaud, in her debut LPGA season, experienced a challenging stretch on the 16th to 1st holes, carding three birdies but also a double bogey on the par-5 18th. She finished with a bogey and seven pars, securing her place for the weekend with a score of +3, two strokes better than the cut line. According to the LPGA Tour leaderboard, the cut fell at -4.
Delacour, a more seasoned player at 31, began her second round with nine consecutive pars after a first-round score of 73. However, her back nine proved more difficult, with three bogeys and two birdies resulting in another over-par score of 73. She will join Nadaud for weekend play at the Jian Lake Blue Bay Golf Course on the island of Hainan.
Mi Hyang Lee currently holds the lead at -11, showcasing a remarkable performance with 50 putts through two rounds. This strong showing comes after a 63 in the second round of the Honda LPGA Thailand last month, as reported by the LPGA.
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Lee Leads, Yin Aces at Blue Bay LPGA
Lee, a two-time LPGA Tour winner, hasn’t secured a victory since 2017 but is demonstrating strong form this season. China’s Yu Liu trails Lee by one stroke, followed closely by American Auston Kim. Adding excitement to the tournament, Ruoning Yin, a former world number one, achieved a hole-in-one on the 7th hole (her 16th of the day) on Friday.
Germany’s Esther Henseleit also remains in contention, just ahead of defending champion Rio Takeda of Japan. Switzerland’s Chiara Tamburlini matched the cut score, while her compatriot Albane Valenzuela is under par at -1. Belgium’s Manon De Roey did not qualify for the weekend, finishing at +6.
French Players’ Performance and LPGA Tour Context
Nadaud’s participation in the Blue Bay LPGA marks her entry into the LPGA Tour, having joined in 2026, according to her Wikipedia profile. She previously achieved success on the Ladies European Tour, winning the Andalucia Costa Del Sol Open De España in 2025 and finishing third in the Order of Merit. Delacour’s continued presence on the LPGA Tour demonstrates the growing strength of French representation in women’s professional golf.
The Blue Bay LPGA, with a total prize money of $2.6 million, is a significant event on the LPGA Tour schedule. The tournament’s location in Hainan, China, highlights the LPGA’s global reach and commitment to expanding the sport’s international presence.
What to Watch For This Weekend
As the tournament progresses into the weekend, all eyes will be on Mi Hyang Lee as she attempts to maintain her lead. The performance of Ruoning Yin, following her impressive hole-in-one, will also be closely watched. The French duo of Nadaud and Delacour will aim to improve their positions and gain valuable experience on the LPGA Tour. The leaderboard is available on the GolfPost website.
The Blue Bay LPGA continues with rounds three and four this weekend, promising a thrilling conclusion to the tournament. Follow the action and stay tuned for updates as the competition unfolds.
