Pajaree Anannarukarn jumps in front at Ford Championship

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A string of five consecutive birdies led Thailand's Pajaree Anannarukarn to the first-round lead at the inaugural Ford Championship on Thursday in Gilbert, Ariz.

Anannarukarn shot a 9-under-par 63 at Seville Golf and Country Club, leaving her with a one-stroke advantage.

American Lilia Vu, Germany's Isi Gabsa, Australian Gabriela Ruffels and Spaniards Azahara Munoz and Carlot