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Not enough rough to change strategy at ANA Inspiration (The Associated Press)

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (AP) -- The rough is up a bit at the ANA Inspiration, though not enough to force the long-hitters to play it safe in the major championship.

''No, no, not really,'' 2014 winner Lexi Thompson said.

Defending champion Brittany Lincicome planned to blast away, too.

''Absolutely, driver is my favorite club,'' said Lincicome, paired with Thompson for the first two rounds Thursday and Friday. ''I totally agree with her. ... The crowd will see some pretty long balls, I'm sure us trying to outdrive each other.''

Count in Stacy Lewis.