British three lead

Laura Davies who won the event in 1986 made an excellent start with birdies at the first two holes

Johanna Head was brought up near to the Sunningdale course and her experience showed

America's Rosie Jones led for a short time on five under after a birdie at the 10th

Spain's Paula Marti had a disappointing round, finishing two-over par on 74

Mhairi McKay of Scotland clears a bunker on the 15th hole to finish two-under on 70