(Reuters) - Japan's Mika Miyazato got off to a red-hot start on Thursday on the way to a seven-way share of the lead after a drama-filled opening round in the season-opening Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic at Paradise Island.
Miyazato, who won her only LPGA title at the 2012 Safeway Classic, birdied six of her first nine holes before running out of steam after the turn to card a five-under-par 68 on a breezy day at the picturesque Ocean Club Golf Course.
The 26-year-old from Okinawa ended the round level with compatriot Haru Nomura, Scotland's Catriona Matthew, England's Charley Hull and Americans Paula Creamer, Ashlan Ramsey and Alison Lee.