Korean Jang shoots sparkling 68 in tough conditions to lead by a shot

SOUTH KOREA’S Jeong Jang shot an amazing 68 to lead the field after the first round of the Weetabix Women’s British Open at Royal Birkdale, ruined by cold, wind and rain.

Catriona Matthew shot a 73 to lead the home challenge. Karen Stupples, the defending champion, had a great back nine of one-under 36 for a 74 and Laura Davies, the 1986 winner, was on 76.

In the final major of the women’s season, Jang highlighted her four-under round with an eagle at the long sixth as she eased into a one-shot lead over Swede Sophie Gustafson.