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Ji has turned in a bogey-less scorecard and is looking to land his first victory in 2017 at the Miramar Resort and Country Club. She made six birdies to finish at 6 under, hitting 10 of 14 fairways. After a T-73 at the KEB Hana Bank Championship, Ji said she was not performing well in Korea, so she spent a lot of time on her backswing heading to this week's event.

“I changed my swings a bit. This one I worked a lot. My caddy helps me a lot. It's like more info for wind and club pick. That's all "says Ji. "I just think a good day. I'm just more relaxed with the weather. It makes it a lot easier when I play. "

Jutanugarn scored a par 3 under 69 to sit three shots behind point guard Ji and is happy about her day, given the harsh weather conditions.

“I feel pretty good. I never think I'm going to play well in these conditions, and I had so much fun today ”said Jutanugarn. “I played with So Yeon Ryu and Shanshan Feng. "

Kim, who is looking to secure her second victory on the LPGA Tour, had two buggies and five birdies on the day to sit three times from the opening lead.

“Really a difficult day today because we had a lot of rain and a few holes, a very windy wind… It was hard to judge the distance and the way to take the club… Me and my caddy were talking about the right way, we did a great job. "

Khang was paired with Stacy Lewis and Sarah Jane Smith in the opening, posted a par of 3 under, 69 despite terrible weather conditions and said he helped play with a good group.

“I think it definitely helped turn this round around. You play better when you're in good company I think so it was good. "Said Khang. “I just tried to be patient. Had like a little bump in the road, but (my caddy) just told me to be patient, and birdies will come, and if not, go are great. Even then, I think it's still a good score. "