Overview

• Deng opened with a 5-under 66 in Thursday's first round.
• She shares the clubhouse lead at 5 under with American Megan Khang.
• The Calgary native birdied her first two holes, bogeyed No. 15, then closed with birdies on 17 and 18.
• She hit 13 of 14 fairways and 13 of 18 greens, posting a 4-under 31 on the front nine.
• The national championship is underway at Mississauga Golf and Country Club with three rounds remaining.