England duo Charley Hull and Lottie Woad made strong starts to the LPGA Tour's Kroger Queen City Championship, as Chanettee Wannasaen grabbed the early lead in Ohio.

Wannasaen carded an eagle and seven birdies in a bogey-free 63 to set the clubhouse target at TPC River's Bend, with world No 2 Nelly Korda among the chasing pack after an opening-round 67.

Hull - who has finished tied-second in her last two worldwide starts - made a string of early birdies in her four-under 68, with Woad also five back after three birdies in her last five holes.

Solheim Cup duo Maja Stark and Celine Boutier were among the other players to post an opening-round 68, with world No 1 Jeeno Thitikul and defending champion Lydia Ko part of the afternoon wave.

Hull - beginning on her back nine - birdied her open

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