Sweden's Lindberg leads after opening round of Jamie Farr Toledo Classic

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Pernilla Lindberg pumps her fist after making a birdie on the 18th hole of the first round of the Jamie Farr Toledo Classic LPGA golf tournament. THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY Enlarge | Buy This Photo

Sweden's Pernilla Lindberg is the surprise leader after the opening round the Jamie Farr Toledo Classic today at Highland Meadows in Sylvania.

Lindberg, a third-year professional whose career LPGA Tour earnings ($143,006) are less than the first-place prize money for the Farr Classic ($195,000), shot a 7-under 64 to lead the field by two strokes. Americans Angela Stanford and Meredith Duncan were among a group of six golfers tied for second place with an opening-round 66.

Top United States golfer Stacy Lewis, who was born in Toledo, shot a 66.

The second round begins at 7:30 a.m. Friday.

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