KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) South Korea's Ilhee Lee shot a 7-under 64 to take a one-stroke lead over Brittany Lang after the opening round of the LPGA Malaysia on Thursday.
Lee had four birdies on the back nine and another three on the front to take the lead from Lang.
"Everything felt good today, the driver, the 6-iron, the putter ... they were all good," the 24-year-old Lee said. "My goal was 3-under par every day this week, so I feel like I'm OK for the next couple of days."
Paula Creamer was among four players tied for third after shooting 66, while top-ranked Inbee Park, the defending champion, was tied for 28th after a 70.
Lang started off on the back nine with four straight birdies and was set to share the lead with Lee before a bogey on her final hole.