Australia's Grace Kim joint second at LPGA's Portland Classic after opening round 66

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Australian golfer Grace Kim has had seven birdies and an eagle for an opening round of 66 at the LPGA's Portland Classic.

Kim's 6-under round put her joint second, one shot back from leader Mariel Galdiano of Colombia.

Fellow Australian Robyn Choi is one shot back, tied for ninth, while Steph Kyriacou will need a solid second round to make the cut after an opening level par round.