South Korea, international players dominate day one: Ochoa, Sorenstam in the hunt at U.S. Women's Open

SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. – Day one of the U.S. Women’s Open was shortened by afternoon thundershowers in the area Thursday. A rain delay from 2:47 thru 6:23 p.m. meant most of the afternoon rounds didn’t finish.

Among those was defending champion Annika Sorenstam, Even par after 13 holes. She is tied with twelve others including Morgan Pressel and Lorena Ochoa who both finished their rounds this morning.

Of the eleven players currently under par, five are from South Korea, including Jee Young Lee at 2-under. Leader Angela Park is 3-under and is from Brazil.

Among those who struggled today are Karrie Webb at 12-over and Michelle Wie at 11-over.

Play resumes bright and early tomorrow…stay tuned to WorldGolf.com for full recaps and blogs.