Minjee Lee has proven the saving grace as Australia's golf stars endured a tough start to women's majors season in Texas.
Lee once again battled an uncooperative putter but still wound up still in the mix after hitting 17 straight greens before thunderstorms forced the suspension of the first round at the Chevron Championship.
Chinese early bird Yan Liu and South Korean world No.12 Haeran Ryu set the pace with seven-under-par 65s at the Club at Carlton Woods outside Houston on Thursday (Friday AEST).