POND: STANFORD LEADS WAY IN 'SLEEPER' PACK

ANGELA STANFORD

Here are the five players we thought could surprise the field this week at the Wegmans LPGA Championship at Locust Hill Country Club in Pittsford, N.Y.

Needless to say, all are in contention after one round of action, with Angela Stanford leading the way following her opening 4-under-par 68 to grab a share of third place.

Take a look at how the group fared in the first round of the tour's second major championship of the season:

ANGELA STANFORD

First round: Tied for 3rd (-4, 68) ... Five birdies/one bogey

Friday tee time: 8:54 a.m./Tee No. 1

2010 Wegmans LPGA Championship finish: Tied for 25th (+2)

VICKY HURST

First round: Tied for 22nd (-1, 71) ... Three birdies/two bogeys

Friday tee time: 9:05 a.m./Tee No. 10
2010 Wegmans LPGA Championship finish: Tied for 54th (+6)

MARIA HJORTH

First round: Tied for 22nd (-1, 71) ... Three birdies/two bogeys

Friday tee time: 8:32 a.m./Tee No. 1

2010 Wegmans LPGA Championship finish: Missed cut

MIKA MIYAZATO

First round: Tied for 33rd (E, 72) ... Two birdies/two bogeys

Friday tee time: 8:54 a.m./Tee No. 10

2010 Wegmans LPGA Championship finish: 13th place (-1)

SOPHIE GUSTAFSON

First round: Tied for 55th (+1, 73) ... Five birdies/one bogey

Friday tee time: 8:54 a.m./Tee No. 10

2010 Wegmans LPGA Championship finish: Tied for 25th (+2)

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