April 24 (Reuters) - Canadian Brooke Henderson upstaged fellow teenager and birthday girl Lydia Ko by firing a tournament record seven-under 65 on Friday to take a two-shot lead at the Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic.
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The 17-year-old Henderson, a long hitter who still needs sponsor exemptions to enter tournaments, reeled off six birdies and an eagle to vault to the top of the leaderboard at nine-under.
Despite playing only her 10th tournament, Henderson said she was prepared for the weekend.
"I think I'm ready," she said. "Yeah, 17 is young.