Carner, 85, shoots age at Senior Women’s Open

Golf

PITTSBURGH — JoAnne Carner shot her age with a 14-over 85 on Thursday in the first round of the U.S. Senior Women’s Open at Fox Chapel.

Carner has won eight U.S. Golf Association titles, the most by a female player. She won the U.S. Women’s Open in 1971 and 1976 and has six U.S. Women’s Amateur titles and one U.S. Girls’ Junior championship.

The Hall of Famer birdied the par-3 11th hole Thursday. She was tied for 110th in the 120-player field.

Kaori Yamamoto of Japan was the leader after a 4-under 67. Christa Johnson and Lisa Grimes were a stroke back, Leta Lindley shot 69 and Mikino Kubo and Corina Kelepouris followed at 70.

Annika Sorenstam opened with a 71, and Juli Inkster shot 72.

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