Top-ranked player Nelly Korda opened with a score of 67, hitting all 18 greens but struggling with three-putts, as she prepares to defend her title at the Chevron Championship next week.

Hannah Green, the two-time defending champion, faced challenges at the new venue, finishing tied for 44th with a score of three-under 69.

After the first round, Yan Liu and Ashleigh Buhai are tied for the lead, both posting impressive scores of 9-under 63.

The LPGA Tour's JM Eagle LA Championship is currently being held at El Caballero Country Club, a temporary venue due to renovations at Wilshire Country Club, which will host the event next season.

Lindblad, a 25-year-old rookie from Sweden, achieved a remarkable round with 10 birdies and only one bogey, attributing her success to good preparation and reading the greens well.

Second-ranked Jeeno Thitikul scored a 68 after recovering from a late double bogey, while other top players like Lilia Vu and defending champion Hannah Green shot 69 and 68 respectively.

Minjee Lee was the top Australian on day one, tied for 15th with a score of five-under 67, while Green, Steph Kyriacou, and Cassie Porter remain above the projected cut line.

In a philanthropic effort, Green is fundraising for fire-recovery efforts in Los Angeles, pledging $500 per birdie and $1,000 per eagle to assist those affected by recent fires.

Frida Kinhult finished strong with a score of 64, birdieing the last three holes, while Madelene Sagstrom made a hole-in-one on the 120-yard ninth, marking her first ace in competition.

Buhai, who also shot 63 in the first round, maintained her strong performance with a bogey-free second round, finishing with nine birdies and a score of 68.

California teenager Asterisk Talley, playing on a sponsor exemption, shot a solid 69 but missed the cut by one stroke with rounds of 69-72.