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Webb takes early lead at US Open, Wie struggles

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Karrie Webb of Australia plays a shot on the 18th hole during the first round of the US Women's Open on July 9, 2015 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

LANCASTER (United States) (AFP) - Australian veteran Karrie Webb staged a back nine birdie blitz to grab a share of the early lead alongside America's Marina Alex in the women's US Open on Thursday.

The seven-time major champion rolled back the years with a near-flawless opening round, starting with 10 straight pars before notching four birdies on the back nine to finish with a four-under-par 66 at Pennsylvania's Lancaster Country Club.