OCALA, Fla. — Wendi Golden shot a 1-under 71 on today to take the first-round lead in qualifying for the U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur at Golden Hills Golf and Turf Club.

The 34-year-old Golden, from Sarasota, Fla., had a two-stroke lead over 2006 and 2007 Meghan Stassi of Oakland Park, Fla.; Jennifer Lucas of Knoxville, Tenn.; Lisa McGill of Philadelphia; Janet Moore of Greenwood Village, Colo.; and Dawn Woodard of Greer, S.C.
Desiree Ting, of Wailuku, Maui, shot a 79 and was tied for 37th.
The top 64 after the second round of qualifying will advance to match play.