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13 of the Best Images From Day 1 at the U.S. Women’s Open in Southern Pines

The U.S. Women’s Open is underway at Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club in Southern Pines, and what a great first day of play we had Thursday. Despite the sweltering…

U.S. Women's Open - Round One

Charley Hull of England plays her tee shot on the 18th hole during the first round of the 77th US Women’s Open Championship at Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club on June 02, 2022 in Southern Pines, North Carolina.

Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images

The U.S. Women's Open is underway at Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club in Southern Pines, and what a great first day of play we had Thursday.

Despite the sweltering heat on the course, Mina Harigae shot a course record 64, with a staggering nine birdies on the day. She also had two bogeys, and is one shot ahead of amateur Ingrid Lindblad.

Here's a look at some of our favorite images from the first round. You can see the full leaderboard here.

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SOUTHERN PINES, NORTH CAROLINA - JUNE 02: Amanda Doherty plays a shot on the 18th hole during the first round of the 77th US Women's Open Championship at Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club on June 02, 2022 in Southern Pines, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)


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SOUTHERN PINES, NORTH CAROLINA - JUNE 02: Jaye Marie Green plays her tee shot on the second hole during the first round of the 77th US Women's Open Championship at Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club on June 02, 2022 in Southern Pines, North Carolina. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)


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SOUTHERN PINES, NORTH CAROLINA - JUNE 02: Nika Ito of Japan reacts after a putt on the 14th green during the first round of the 77th US Women's Open Championship at Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club on June 02, 2022 in Southern Pines, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)


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SOUTHERN PINES, NORTH CAROLINA - JUNE 02: Ai Suzuki of Japan plays a shot on the second hole during the first round of the 77th US Women's Open Championship at Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club on June 02, 2022 in Southern Pines, North Carolina. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)


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SOUTHERN PINES, NORTH CAROLINA - JUNE 02: Jessica Korda plays a shot from the eighth fairway during the first round of the 77th US Women's Open Championship at Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club on June 02, 2022 in Southern Pines, North Carolina. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)


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SOUTHERN PINES, NORTH CAROLINA - JUNE 02: Nelly Korda looks on from the first fairway during the first round of the 77th US Women's Open Championship at Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club on June 02, 2022 in Southern Pines, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)


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SOUTHERN PINES, NORTH CAROLINA - JUNE 02: Nelly Korda walks on the third green during the first round of the 77th US Women's Open Championship at Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club on June 02, 2022 in Southern Pines, North Carolina. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)


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SOUTHERN PINES, NORTH CAROLINA - JUNE 02: Atthaya Thitikul of Thailand plays her tee shot on the fourth hole during the first round of the 77th US Women's Open Championship at Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club on June 02, 2022 in Southern Pines, North Carolina. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)


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Charley Hull of England plays her tee shot on the 18th hole during the first round of the 77th US Women's Open Championship at Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club on June 02, 2022 in Southern Pines, North Carolina.


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SOUTHERN PINES, NORTH CAROLINA - JUNE 02: Charley Hull of England putts on the 17th green during the first round of the 77th US Women's Open Championship at Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club on June 02, 2022 in Southern Pines, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)


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SOUTHERN PINES, NORTH CAROLINA - JUNE 02: Yuna Takagi of Japan lines up a putt on the seventh green during the first round of the 77th US Women's Open Championship at Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club on June 02, 2022 in Southern Pines, North Carolina. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)


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SOUTHERN PINES, NORTH CAROLINA - JUNE 02: Frida Kinhult of Sweden plays her tee shot on the eighth hole during the first round of the 77th US Women's Open Championship at Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club on June 02, 2022 in Southern Pines, North Carolina. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)


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SOUTHERN PINES, NORTH CAROLINA - JUNE 02: Mina Harigae reacts after a birdie on the 16th hole during the first round of the 77th US Women's Open Championship at Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club on June 02, 2022 in Southern Pines, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)