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Jutanugarn, Yang shoot 66 to take lead at LPGA Thailand

PATTAYA, Thailand (AP) -- Ariya Jutanugarn and Amy Yang both shot 6-under 66 in the first round Thursday to take a share of the lead at the LPGA Thailand.

Jutanugarn, a Thai ranked second in the world, had six birdies while Yang, the 2015 champion, had seven birdies and a bogey at the Siam Country Club Pattaya Old Course.

''In the middle, during the round, I had some time I couldn't control the ball, but I still had a lot of good shots,'' said Yang, who is from Taiwan. ''Gave myself a lot of good opportunities out there.