Bader leads the Safeway Classic after a first-round 64, holds 1-shot lead

Bader leads Safeway Classic

NORTH PLAINS, Ore. — Beth Bader shot an 8-under 64 at the Safeway Classic, to take a 1-stroke lead into the second round at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club.

Bader’s low score came early Friday before the winds picked up and rain moved in over the course west of Portland. Anna Nordqvist and Seon Hwa Lee each had 65s, a stroke in front of a group that were two shots back.

Bader’s round was her best since 2007. It was her best start to a tournament since the season opening event in 2003.