Yan Liu takes lead amid challenging conditions at Meijer LPGA Classic Day 1

Yan Liu leads the Meijer LPGA Classic after a first-round 6-under-par 66 at Blythefield Country Club in Belmont, Michigan, on June 18. Liu capitalized on blustery conditions, making four birdies in a five-hole stretch early in her round. Cassie Porter and Jessica Porvasnik are tied for second, each finishing at 5-under 67. Liu's performance follows a solid showing at the Chevron Championship, where she placed tied for fourth. Other notable performances include Julia Lopez Ramirez scoring a hole-in-one on the 13th hole, while defending champion Carlota Ciganda opened with an even-par 72.

• 12:08 AMYahoo Sports — Yan Liu leads a jam-packed leaderboard on chilly Day 1 of Meijer LPGA Classic