American veteran Inkster leads women's British Open

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SUNNINGDALE, England (AFP) — American Juli Inkster, the oldest player in the field, shot a flawless seven under par 65 to lead after the first round of the women's British Open.

World number one and reigning champion Lorena Ochoa of Mexico meanwhile opened with a solid 69.

The 49-year-old Inkster set about adding an eighth Major to her outstanding career with a round of five birdies and an eagle at the 273-yard ninth, where she drove the green and holed an 18-foot putt.

Inkster led by a shot from seven players who shared second place -- England's Johanna Head, Americans Stacy Prammanasudh and Laura Diaz, South Koreans Shin Ji-Yai and Oh Ji-Young and the Japanese pair of Momoko Ueda and Yuri Fudoh.

Ochoa, who led from start to finish in winning at St...