Olympics-Golf-Thailand's Jutanugarn leads after first round, Park returns

By Liana B. Baker RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Thailand's Ariya Jutanugarn led after the first round of Olympic golf on Wednesday, with South Korea's Kim Sei-young and Inbee Park right behind her, Park looking in fine form after taking time off to deal with injuries. The 20-year-old Jutanugarn, who won the British Open last month, shot a six-under-par 65. Park, who had sat out competitive golf until a few weeks ago to rest her thumb and back, took advantage of calm conditions to fire a five-under-par 66 without a bogey in sight.

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