Yamashita's 8-under 62 leads CPKC Women's Open in Edmonton
Japan's Miyu Yamashita set the pace after round one at Royal Mayfair Golf Club, with a pair of Canadian teens among the closest chasers.
Miyu Yamashita of Japan opened the CPKC Women's Open with an 8-under-par 62 to take the first-round lead at Edmonton's Royal Mayfair Golf Club. Countrywoman Nasa Hataoka sits one shot back, while American Kiara Romero is two strokes behind the leader.
Two Canadians are tied three strokes off the pace: Vancouver's Anna Huang and amateur Michelle Xing of Richmond Hill, Ont. Defending champion Brooke Henderson of Smiths Falls, Ont., is tied for 14th at 3-under-par 67.
The LPGA Tour stop features six of the world's top 10 players, including top-ranked American Nelly Korda. The US$2.75-million tournament continues through Sunday.
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