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Jonathan White

China’s Lily Muni He finished her opening round at the Women’s British Open just two-over par but tied for 90th position, in a field led by world No 1 Nelly Korda.
The US Olympic champion finished five under par along with Sweden’s Madeline Sagstrom and Kim Sei-young of South Korea after 18 holes at a forgiving Carnoustie course.
US Open champion Yuka Saso of the Philippines is one shot off the lead alongside Scotland’s Louise Duncan, Andrea Lee of the US and England’s Georgia Hall.
Duncan is the highest-ranked amateur after the opening round of the AIG Women’s Open, as the tournament is also known.












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ANA Inspiration winner Patty Tavatanakit is one-under for a share of 22nd, while US amateur Rose Zhang carded even-par for a share of 41st.
The second round sees Hall and Duncan start at 7.14am (2.14pm Hong Kong time) with joint leader Kim and reigning champ Sophia Popov of Germany hitting the course 11 minutes later.
China’s Lily Muni He qualifies for British Open
Korda and Sagstrom resume their Open at lunchtime locally as they look to take home their share of a record US$5.8 million prize pot.
The $1.3 million increase was announced on the eve of the first round with the winner taking US$870,000.


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Olympic champ Korda joined by Madeline Sagstrom and Kim Sei-young at five-under after opening round at Carnoustie
US Open champion Yuka Saso of the Philippines is one shot back alongside amateur Louise Duncan as they chase US$5.8m pot


Olympic champ Korda joined by Madeline Sagstrom and Kim Sei-young at five-under after opening round at Carnoustie, where a record US$5.8m is up for grabs.


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