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INDUSTRY, California (AP)\u2014Amanda Blumenherst birdied the final four holes for
\na 7-under 66 and a one-stroke lead over Germany\u2019s Sanda Gal on Thursday in the
\nKia Classic.<\/p>\n

Blumenherst, seeking her first LPGA Tour victory, had nine birdies and two
\nbogeys in her opening round on the Industry Hills Golf Club course at Pacific
\nPalms.<\/p>\n

The American took advantage of tranquil morning conditions on the
\nrain-softened course.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe fairways are extremely soft right now. So are the greens,\u201d
\nBlumenherst said. \u201cIt\u2019s playing a lot longer than it says on the card, which
\nactually suits me because I\u2019m one of the longer ball-strikers.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gal also had four consecutive birdies on her back nine. She finished with
\nseven birdies and a bogey.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a ball-striker\u2019s course,\u201d Gal said. \u201cYou\u2019ve got to hit the fairway
\nand be precise with your yardages. That\u2019s my game.\u201d<\/p>\n

Michelle Wie birdied the par-5 18th for a 68. The Kia endorser, returning to
\nthe tour after finishing college exams, played in chilly conditions late in the
\nafternoon.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat (length) is an advantage, but it\u2019s a very tight golf course, so you
\nhave to be on the fairway,\u201d Wie said. \u201cYou have to have a combination of
\nboth.\u201d<\/p>\n

Second-ranked Jiyai Shin was four strokes back at 70 along with Reilley
\nRankin, Mika Miyazato, I.K. Kim, Catriona Matthew and Amy Hung.<\/p>\n

Top-ranked Yani Tseng, the winner of the season-opening LPGA Thailand and
\nthree other worldwide events this year, opened with a 71. Karrie Webb, coming
\noff her second straight victory Sunday in Phoenix, shot a 72.<\/p>\n

The tournament is the tour\u2019s first in the Los Angeles area in six years.
\nLast year at La Costa in Carlsbad, Hee Kyung Seo won her first LPGA Tour title,
\nbeating Inbee Park by six strokes. Seo shot a 77 on Thursday.<\/p>\n

Dori Carter was unable to finish the final hole because of darkness.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

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