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Ernst takes LPGA lead, Kim grabs upper hand in bonus race (The Associated Press)

NAPLES, Fla. (AP) -- Austin Ernst has a one-shot lead after Thursday's opening round of the CME Group Tour Championship, and South Korean rookie Sei Young Kim has the early upper hand in the race for a $1 million bonus.

Ernst shot a 6-under 66 at Tiburon Golf Club, one shot better than South Korea's Mi Hyang Lee.

Kim was another shot back, along with a fivesome of Americans - Jennifer Song, Cristie Kerr, Brittany Lincicome, Jaye Marie Green and Gerina Piller.

Kim already has clinched rookie of the year honors, plus has a shot to win the ''Race to CME Globe'' and the $1 million bonus.