Ally Ewing takes first round lead at Women’s Open as big names struggle

American Ewing, the world No 39, one clear after round of 68Ashleigh Buhai, Céline Boutier and Georgia Hall all two over

Ally Ewing took a one-shot lead on the first day of the Women’s Open after a late charge to finish four under at Walton Heath. The American sank a birdie on the 15th and then managed an eagle at the par-five 16th to sign for a round of 68, which included four other birdies.

South Korean duo Amy Yang and Jeongeun Lee6 shot rounds of 69 along with Thailand’s Jaravee Boonchant, France’s Perrine Delacour and Denmark’s Emily Kristine Pedersen.

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