LPGA's Lexi Thompson crushed a 359-yard drive

Published Apr. 14, 2016 5:01 p.m. ET

Nick Schwartz

Lexi Thompson shot an up-and-down opening round of 75 in Hawaii at the LOTTE Championship, highlighted by one of the best drives all year on any golf tour. Thompson eagled the par-5 fifth hole after belting a 359-yard drive down the middle of the fairway.

Thompson leads all LPGA with an average driving distance of 285 yards.