Salas boosts Solheim hopes with opening 64 at LPGA Classic

Jul 9, 2015; Lancaster, PA, USA; Lizette Salas tees off the fourteenth hole during the first round of the U.S. Women's Open at Lancaster Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) - American Lizette Salas gave her Solheim Cup hopes a timely boost as she charged into a share of the lead with a sparkling seven-under-par 64 in the opening round of the Meijer LPGA Classic in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Thursday.

The 26-year-old from California recorded an eagle at the par-five 11th along with five birdies in a bogey-free display at Blythefield Country Club, ending the day level with compatriot Dori Carter and Australian Katherine Kirk.