Ariya grabs lead on home turf

World No. 2 Ariya Jutanugarn cruised to a shared lead in the first round of the Honda LPGA in Chonburi, Thailand on Thursday, eying a redemptive victory on her home turf.

The smooth bogey- free 66 came fresh off the 21- year- old’s spectacular 2016 season, which saw her win five LPGA tournaments and a Player of the Year award.

She shared the top of the leader board with the tournament’s 2015 winner Amy Yang of South Korea.