Fast start propels Sei Young Kim to early lead in Shanghai

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Sei Young Kim carded a course-record 28 on the back nine and finished with a 10-under 62 on Thursday to seize a two-stroke lead after the first round of the Buick LPGA Shanghai tournament.

Starting on the back nine, Kim bolted to a fast start with five consecutive birdies on holes Nos. 10-14 at the Qizhong Garden Golf Club.

The South Korean highlighted her round with an eagle on t