Five birdies and five bogeys resulted in an even-par round of 70 for Emma Talley in the first round of the LPGA Pelican Women’s Championship in Belleair, Florida, on Thursday.
Talley shot a 2-over 37 on the front nine, but had four of her birdies on the back nine, including the last two holes, while shooting 2-under 33 on that side.
The even-par round has the Caldwell County grad tied for 51st after 18 holes.
The top 70 and ties will make the cut following the second round.
Leona Maguire leads the tournament after an 8-under 62 on Thursday.
Talley will tee off at 12:21 p.m. Eastern time in Friday’s second round.
