MAINEVILLE, Ohio − Many LPGA golfers enjoy the change of pace that comes with team events on the tour. Last week, World No. 1 Nelly Korda helped lead Team USA to its first Solheim Cup win since 2017.

Korda returns to stroke play with an infinitesimally tiny lead in the LPGA's Vare Trophy race, the award for the lowest scoring average on tour. At 70.04, she is .02 ahead of Amundi Evian Championship winner Ayaka Furue (70.06), who is not in this week's field. The winner of the award earns a valuable LPGA Hall of Fame point.

Tournament moved to TPC River's Bend for its third year. The event's sponsors have increased activations and visibility at new venue. The LPGA’s Kroger Queen City Championship presented by P&G got underway for its third year Thursday with its strongest player field yet and a new venue that has tournament organizers giving glowing reviews.