Early eagle helps Lauren Hartlage lead Mizuho Americas Open
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Lauren Hartlage eagled her first hole before pouring in five birdies to shoot a 7-under-par 65 and take the first-round lead at the inaugural Mizuho Americas Open on Thursday in Jersey City, N.J.
Hartlage -- the No. 350-ranked player in the world -- has a two-shot lead over India's Aditi Ashok, who opened with a bogey-free 67. Thailand's Atthaya Thitikul and Northern Ireland's Stephanie Meadow are tied for third at 4-und