Hinako Shibuno takes 1st-round lead at the Women's Scottish Open

Hinako Shibuno shot an 8-under 64 to take the first-round lead at the Womens Scottish Open.The Japanese major champions bogey-free round put her two shots ahead of Madelene Sagstrom of Sweden at Dundonald Links.The 24-year-old Shibuno, who won the Womens British Open in 2019, started on No. 10 and birdied three of her last four holes.Nicole Broch Estrup, Caroline Hedwall and Caroline Inglis are tied for third, four shots off the lead.Celine Boutier, who won the vian Championship last Sunday, carded a 69 as did three other players.

Hinako Shibuno shot an 8-under 64 to take the first-round lead at the Women's Scottish Open.

The Japanese major champion's bogey-free round put her two shots ahead of Madelene Sagstrom of Sweden at Dundonald Links.

The 24-year-old Shibuno, who won the Women's British Open in 2019, started on No. 10 and birdied three of her last four holes.

Nicole Broch Estrup, Caroline Hedwall and Caroline Inglis are tied for third, four shots off the lead.

Celine Boutier, who won the Évian Championship last Sunday, carded a 69 as did three other players. The Frenchwoman was runner-up last year to Ayaka Furue. The defending champion finished with a 74 on Thursday.

The last two winners of the Women's Scottish Open were first-time LPGA winners: Furue and Ryann O'Toole.

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