HONOLULU -- Michelle Wie shot a 2-under 70 in the first round of the Women's British Open on Thursday at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England.

The Hawaii golfer carded an eagle, birdie and a bogey, leaving her two behind the leaders. She started off with the bogey and then ran off a string of 15 pars before shooting the birdie with an eagle on the par-5 18th.

"You know, I felt good. I think that I stayed patient today. And it felt good making the par and making birdie and making putts. But you know, it was a good day today. I think I hit a couple of good shots and a couple more putts," Wie said.

Yani Tseng and Katherine Hull shot 4-under in a tie for the lead.