Hawaii golfer Michelle Wie shot a 5-under par to take third place in the first round of the Kia Classic in California Thursday.Wie carded seven birdies and two bogeys at the Industry Hills Golf Club at Pacific Palms.
She is two strokes behind the leader, Amanda Blumenherst. Sandra Gal is in second place at 6-under par.
Wie is looking for her third win on the LPGA Tour and the first of the season. Her last win was at the 2010 CN Canadian Women's Open.
The Hawaii golfer is also KIA's golf representative. This week, she and KIA put a specially designed and autographed golf bag up for auction. The money will go to the Keep A Breast Foundation.
Hilo's Kimberly Kim is also in the field. She shot a 2-over par 74. Kim carded two birdies and five bogeys.
This is Kim's first year on the tour. The rookie earned her tour card at qualifying school last year.
