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Beth Ann Nichols

U.S. Women’s Open: Find out what putting change led Mina Harigae to nine birdies and an opening 64

SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. – Mina Harigae hasn’t felt confident on the greens all year.

Until today.

The 32-year-old carded nine birdies in a sizzling 7-under 64 to take the first-round lead at the 77th U.S. Women’s Open. Her effort ties the second-lowest round in championship history. It also marks her first round in the 60s in 36 previous career rounds at the Women’s Open.

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