Three-time champion Jin Young Ko birdied six of her last nine holes Friday for an 8-under 63 and a two-stroke lead over four players in the LPGA Tour's Founders Cup.

BRADENTON, Fla. — Nelly Korda got off to a good start in the first round of the Founders Cup presented by U.S. Virgin Islands, carding a 3-under 68 that saw her make one bogey and four birdies on day one at Bradenton Country Club.

Nelly Korda is a regular at Tide Tables, where the fish tacos are delightfully fresh. For a cup of coffee, she frequents The Fox Mercantile. The World No. 1 grew up 15 minutes from this week’s Founders Cup,

Nelly Korda, ranked No. 1 in the world, grew up near the Founders Cup tournament in Bradenton, Florida. Korda shot a 3-under 68 in the first round of the Founders Cup, trailing leader Nanna Koerstz Madsen by three strokes.