Miyazato tops crowded leaderboard in Thailand

6:52 AM, Feb 16, 2012   |    comments
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Chonburi, Thailand (Sports Network) - Ai Miyazato posted a five-under 67 on Thursday to grab a one-stroke lead after the opening round of the Honda LPGA Thailand.

Miyazato, the 2010 winner, won last year at the Evian Masters. She has seven players within two strokes and 16 players within three shots of her lead.

Karrie Webb, who shared third place last year, carded a four-under 68 and was joined in second place by Anna Nordqvist, Se Ri Pak, Amy Yang and Na Yeon Choi.

Christel Boeljon and Numa Gulyanamitta share seventh place on the Pattaya Old Course at Siam Country Club at minus-three.

Women's world No. 1 and defending champion Yani Tseng opened with a one-over 73 and is tied for 36th.

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