The first round of the women's golf US tour was held in Texas on the 29th, and Ayaka Furue finished in 11th place, four shots behind the leader.
Furue had 2 birdies with steady shots, no bogeys, and 2 under par in the first round.
Another Japanese player, Nasa Hataoka, finished 19th at 1 under par.
Yuka Sasou and Ayako Uehara finished 60th in 2 over.
Hinako Shibuno got off to a slow start with 105th place with a lackluster 5-over.
China's Lin Xi*yo took the lead at 6 under par.
* "yo" is "yo" instead of "woman"