OTSU, Shiga Pref. Annika Sorenstam started her quest for a record fourth consecutive Mizuno Classic golf title with an eagle Friday and held a share of the lead after the first round of the $1 million LPGA Tour event.

News photoAnnika Sorenstam acknowledges the gallery after holing a birdie putt on the 18th hole during the first round of the Mizuno Classic on Friday. The Swede carded a 63 and was joint leader with Chihiro Nakajima.

The top-ranked Swede carded a 63 and was joint leader with Japan's Chihiro Nakajima at 9-under going into the weekend.