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Ten-time LPGA major champion Annika Sorenstam has become the newest female member at Augusta National Golf Club, chairman Fred Ridley confirmed on Thursday.

Thailand's Jasmine Suwannapura fired a career-low 63 to take the outright lead at the inaugural LPGA Maybank Championship in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.

Scott Jamieson and Daniel Hillier shared the clubhouse lead after shooting 7-under 65s in the first round of the Qatar Masters before play was suspended because of lightning.

Organisers of the Masters and Open Championship say they have no plans to create exemptions for LIV players in 2024.

Jasmine Suwannapura had seven birdies and an eagle for a 9-under 63 to take the first-round lead at the LPGA's Maybank Championship.