Stacy Lewis leads by two after a course-record equalling, nine-under 63 in the opening round of the Evian Masters.
The American prospered in the searing heat as she reeled off seven consecutive birdies in a mid-round burst that swept her to the top of the leaderboard.
First round leaderboard
(US unless stated)
-9 S Lewis
-7 KY Park (Kor)
-6 I Lee (Kor)
-5 M Miyazato (Jpn)
-5 M Uribe (Col)
-9 S Lewis
-7 KY Park (Kor)
-6 I Lee (Kor)
-5 M Miyazato (Jpn)
-5 M Uribe (Col)
The 27-year-old, winner of last year's Kraft Nabisco Championship, then capped a flawless round with further birdies at the 17th and 18th to go two clear of Hee Young Park.
The Korean recovered from a bogey at the fourth with birdies at six of the next seven holes, and she picked up further shots at 16 and 18 to pip compatriot Ilhee Lee for outright second.
Lee also picked up six shots in seven holes around the turn, while Japan's Mika Miyazato and Colombian Mariajo Uribe returned six-birdie 67s.
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