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Thompson, Clark in share of Grant Thornton lead
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- Lexi Thompson and Wyndham Clark built a 17-under 55 in scramble format, tying the scoring record and taking an early lead at the Grant Thornton Invitational with ideal scoring conditions at Tiburon Golf Club.
- Brennan and Hull opened with a strong stretch, going 13 straight holes with a birdie or an eagle while Brennan filled in for Daniel Berger.
- Hull disclosed a swing change under pressure, admitting nerves but noting improved results as her round progressed.
- Thompson and Clark synchronized late surge, birdie or eagle on nine of the last 10 holes to surge up the standings.
- Saturday's shift to foursomes introduces the sport's toughest format, with one ball in play and alternating shots.
- Defending champions Knapp and Tavatanakit were four shots behind after a 59 through six holes, highlighting the chase for the title.
- Hull and Brennan’s early-round rhythm kept pace with the leaders, aided by a lengthy birdie-eagle run on the front nine.
- Zhang/Kim, Korda/McCarthy, and Kupcho/Gotterup trailed by three, keeping the field tightly bunched behind the leaders.
- The mixed-team event, now in its third year, set a new 55 as the record score for the format.
- AP's coverage notes Tiburon’s scoring conditions as ideal, enabling the record-tying 55s by the leaders.
- Knapp and Tavatanakit remained within striking distance after a strong finish, keeping pressure on Thompson and Clark for the weekend.
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