Golf-Lee leads the way at US Open as big names struggle

(Updates at end of round) * Ko, Henderson and Thompson all over par * Afternoon conditions prove tougher July 7 (Reuters) - Lee Mi-rim birdied five of her last seven holes to surge into a three-shot lead in the first round of the U.S. Women's Open on Thursday, while the marquee group of Lydia Ko, Brooke Henderson and Lexi Thompson all struggled in tougher afternoon conditions. Lee took advantage of cool early weather and softer greens at CordeValle Golf Club in San Martin, California to post an eight-under 64 and match the second-lowest score at the tournament, the third of the year's five majors championships. Only Swede Helen Alfredsson has gone lower at the U.S. Open, shooting a 63 in the first round in 1994, while Kelli Kuehne, Becky Iverson, Lorie Kane and Chella Choi have all carded 64s.

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