Taipei Times
Date: May 02, 2015
By: Reuters

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Taiwan’s Hsu Wei-ling watches her tee shot on the 17th hole during the first round of the LPGA North Texas Shootout in Irving, Texas, on Thursday. Photo: AP

George W. Bush, surged into a three-way tie for the lead after the opening round of the North Texas Shootout on Thursday.

The 54-year-old compiled six birdies to join fellow Americans Cristie Kerr and Sydnee Michaels at five-under 66 at the Las Colinas Country Club in Irving.

Hsu Wei-ling was a shot further back after a 67, while fellow Taiwanese Yani Tseng was on two-under after carding a 69 and Kaohsiung-born Candie Kung of the US posted an even-par 71.     [FULL  STORY]