Cheyenne Woods, Cristie Kerr and PK Kongkraphan matched the course record at nine-under 63 on Thursday to share the first-round lead in the LPGA Classic.
Woods, Tiger Woods' niece, and Kerr tied the Whistle Bear Golf Club record set by Matt Bettencourt and Jon Mills, in the Web.com Tour's 2005 Canadian PGA Championship.
Woods had an eagle, eight birdies and a bogey. The 24-year-old LPGA Tour rookie won the Ladies European Tour's Australian Ladies Masters last year.
The 37-year-old Kerr had 10 birdies and a bogey, playing her opening nine in seven-under 29. She won the Kia Classic in California in March for her 17th LPGA Tour title.
Kongkraphan, from Thailand, also had 10 birdies and a bogey.
Israel's Laetitia Beck and Germany's Sandra Gal were a stroke back.
Sarah Kemp was the best performing Australian in the field with a five-under-par 67 earning her a tie for 20th while Minjee Lee was two shots further behind in joint 43rd spot.
Compatriot Sarah-Jane Smith shot a two-under-par round of 70, but Karrie Webb (even par) and Katherine Hull-Kirk (two-over-par) are in danger of missing the cut.
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