RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. – Azahara Munoz won’t get to defend Spain’s title at the UL International Crown later this year, but she put herself in position Thursday to make a run at more than a nice consolation prize.
With a 5-under-par 67, Munoz moved into early contention for a chance to win her first major championship. She moved into a tie for the first-round lead with Ai Miyazato at the ANA Inspiration.
“I've actually been playing really well, and my scores haven't showed it at all,” Munoz said. “I was thinking it was just a matter of time before it was going to start happening, and it did today.