HAINAN ISLAND, China (AP) -- China's Lin Xi-yu took the lead Thursday in the windy Blue Bay LPGA, while Lydia Ko struggled in her first round since regaining the No. 1 spot in the world.
The 19-year-old Lin shot a 5-under 67 in difficult conditions at Jian Lake Blue Bay. She had the lone bogey-free round on a day when only 10 of the 80 players broke par.
Ko opened with a 77, her highest score since a career-worst 80 in high wind last year at Royal Birkdale in the Women's British Open. She won the LPGA Taiwan by nine strokes Sunday to regain the No.