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Evian Championship 2019: Paula Creamer Holds 1-Stroke Lead After Round 1

Paula Creamer holds a one-stroke lead over the field at the 2019 Evian Championship after she fired a seven-under 64 in Thursday's first round.

Mi Hyang Lee, Brittany Altomare, Inbee Park and Jin Young Ko are tied for second after shooting 65.

Creamer, 32, was once one of the biggest names in women's golf before a half decade's worth of struggles. She was cut from the U.S. Open and PGA Championship after missing the ANA Inspiration; that came after a 2018 in which she finished outside the top 100 in earnings.

Creamer said after her round, perRandall Mellof Golf Channel:

"I feel, really, just in control.