Hye-Jin Choi fired an 8-under 64 to seize control of the Shanghai LPGA event after 18 holes. The South Korean sits three strokes clear of the field heading into Round 2, a commanding position at this stage of the tournament. Choi's opening salvo put her in the driver's seat with a round that featured the kind of scoring that separates leaders from the rest of the pack in women's golf. The gap suggests she avoided the bogeys that typically hobble challengers, staying clean on the card while making multiple birdies. How she manages that lead over the next three rounds will determine whether this hot start translates to a trophy. The Shanghai event draws elite talent, so maintaining this cushion requires sustained play rather than coasting on a single strong day.