Hana Wakimoto of Japan shoots 9-under 63 to lead after the first round of LPGA's Toto Classic

SHIGA, Japan -- Hana Wakimoto of Japan changeable a bogey-free 9-under 63 connected Thursday to lead by 2 shots aft nan first information of nan LPGA's Toto Classic successful Japan.

Jin Young Ko of South Korea was 2 disconnected nan gait aft a 65 astatine Seta Golf Course. Four players carded 66s to beryllium wrong 3 shots of Wakimoto: Linn Grant, Ayake Furue, Hyo Joo Kim, and Jenny Shin.

Wakimoto's people tied nan Seta people grounds and was nan champion information of her career.

"Recently my shot striking has been very good, truthful I person been assured and I could onslaught nan pins today,” said Wakimoto, who is starring nan section successful astir birdies made (9) and is tied for nan fewest number of putts done nan first round.

Australian Minjee Lee was tied for seventh aft a 67 and Canadian Brooke Henderson changeable 70. Only 8 players successful nan 78-player, no-cut field, were complete par aft nan first round.

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