(Reuters) - Morgan Pressel, benefiting from a swing change made earlier this year, spectacularly eagled her final hole to seize a one-shot lead in the opening round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic in Galloway, New Jersey on Friday.
The 27-year-old American struck a driver off the tee, then a superb five-hybrid to within three feet at the par-five ninth before sinking the eagle putt for a five-under 66 at Stockton Seaview Hotel & Golf Club.
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