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EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France – Senior University of Texas golfer Sophia Schubert finished the opening round of The Evian Championship, one of the five LPGA majors, among the field's top 10 on Friday at the Evian Resort Golf Club in Evian-Les-Bains, France.

Schubert, the 2017 U.S. Women's Amateur Champion, carded a three-under-par 68 to conclude the first 18 holes in a tie for eighth place. The event, which also features freshman Texas golfer Agathe Laisne , includes nine of the top-10 golfers in the world among the tournament field.

Schubert recorded five birdies on the day and logged a score of par or better on 16 of the first 18 holes. Schubert played in a group that included Karine Icher of France, who represented her home country in the 2016 Rio Olympics, and Azahara Munoz of Spain.

Laisne recorded a five-over-par 76 on the day and currently is in a tie for 96th place.

Due to significant rain, high winds and wet course conditions, the opening 18 holes of the event, which were to take place on Thursday, were cancelled. Because of potential further inclement weather over the coming days, The Evian Championship has been reduced to a 54-hole tournament.

After Saturday's play, a cut will be made and the top-70 golfers, including ties, will advance to the final round on Sunday.

The event includes 120 of the top female golfers in the world, representing 26 nations.