Sparkling start helps American Thompson tie for Evian lead

Lexi Thompson made the most of a storming start to the Evian Championship on Thursday as the American sprinted into a tie for the lead with South Korean Lee Mi-hyang on five-under-par 66 in Haute Savoie, France. Thompson, who finished second in the 2010 edition as a 15-year-old amateur and also came third in 2013, began her first round on the back nine and picked up five shots in four holes from the 12th that included an eagle three at the 13th. "Overall it was a very exciting ride." Thompson, who won her first major by capturing the 2014 Kraft Nabisco title, will be making her second appearance in the Solheim Cup next week when the United States take on holders Europe at the St Leon-Rot Club in Germany.

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