Hailee Cooper Leads After One Day At Copper Rock Championship
May 16, 2025, 11:06 AM | Updated: 7:40 pm
First round leader Hailee Cooper watches a put during the first round of the Copper Rock Championship on Thursday, May 16. (Photo Courtesy of Copper Rock Championship)
(Photo Courtesy of Copper Rock Championship)
HURRICANE, Utah – American Hailee Cooper had a special opening round at the 2025 Copper Rock Championship, equaling the tournament record with a nine-under 63, taking a two-shot lead into day two.
This is the third consecutive year that a 63 has been posted on the first day. The previous two champions each posted 63s on their way to a title.
“I couldn’t miss off the tee, I think I hit every fairway,” said Cooper following the round. “Even my shots that I missed the green, I would hit a good shot. It just felt like everything was really coming easy today, which doesn’t happen often.”
The first round of the tournament took place on Thursday, May 15.
Hailee Cooper ties the 18-hole tournament record to open the #CopperRockChamp 🙌
The 9-under 63 has her in front by two shots
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Cooper finished the round two strokes clear of Carla Tejedo Mulet and Napat Lertsadwattana in second place. Laetitia Beck, Siyun Liy, and Melanie Green all sit three shots back at 6-under.
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The final group of round two is expected to tee off at 2:10 p.m. MT.
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About the Copper Rock Championship
The Copper Rock Championship is a tournament held on the LPGA’s developmental tour. It has been played annually at Copper Rock Golf Course in Hurricane, Utah, since 2021.
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— Epson Tour (@EpsonTour) May 15, 2025
Copper Rock is a par 72 course with a yardage of 6,537.
Fiona Xu, Savannah Carlson, Dottie Ardina, and Bailey Tardy have previously won the Copper Rock Championship.
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The Copper Rock Championship is being held in Hurricane, Utah, May 15 through May 17.
The 2025 LPGA Legends Championship will be held at Copper Rock from May 22 through May 24, 2025. The Legends tour honors trailblazers who have laid the path for future champions and continue to compete at an elite level.
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