The first round of the women's golf tour of the United States was held in Arkansas on the 23rd, and Yuka Saso started in first place alongside five other players at 7 under par.
Saso made 5 birdies in the first half alone, and improved his score in the second half, finishing the first round with 7 birdies and 7 under par with no bogeys.
Along with Saso, there are 3 Americans and 2 Koreans at the top, a total of 6 people.
Nasa Hataoka, who won the tournament last year, finished 32nd with Ayaka Furue at 3 under par.
Toshikyo Nomura was 50th at 2 under par.
Hinako Shibuno is 89th in even par, and Ayako Uehara is 124th in 2 over.