Two New Zealanders, Waikato amateur Emily Perry and European-based Lynnette Brooky, are among four golfers with a share of the lead after the opening round of the New Zealand Women's Open in Christchurch.
The pair shot five-under par 67s at the Pegasus course on Friday to be alongside England's Kym Larratt and Frenchwoman Joanna Klatten at the top of the leaderboard.
Perry, 21, produced a particularly impressive start to the 54-hole tournament.
She had to contend with the more challenging afternoon conditions, but wasn't fazed, finishing with a fine birdie.
"The wind, I liked it," she said.
"Holes 12 and 13 were playing really tough but I was telling myself that every good shot today would set me up well for tomorrow."
The leaders hold a one-shot advantage over a group of nine players, while New Zealand's female golfer of the moment, 14-year-old Lydia Ko, was one stroke further back on 69.
Ko, who had the day's biggest gallery following her, was satisfied with her start after placing seventh and fourth in the event over the past two years.
She said she and coach Guy Wilson had set a goal of 69 before the round, "but I would have been happier with a four-under".
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