Overview

• Mi Hyang Lee recorded an eagle on the 10th hole and six birdies to finish the opening round at eight-under 64.
• Grace Kim chipped in for an eagle on 10 and carded six birdies to post a seven-under 65, trailing by one stroke.
• Karis Davidson, Sofia Garcia and Akie Iwai share third place after matching six-under 66 rounds.
• Defending champion Lilia Vu struggled to a five-over 77, hampered by a double bogey and five bogeys.
• Only three of the world’s top 10 players are competing at Blythefield Country Club, with Haeran Ryu the highest-ranked at No. 5.