Hilo’s Britney Yada closed the first day of the LPGA Qualifying Tournament tied for 45th with a round of 1-over-par 73 on Wednesday at LPGA International in Daytona Beach, Fla.

Yada led the Hawaii contingent entered in the five-day, 90-hole tournament. Kyung Kim enters the second day tied for 74th at 2 over. Stephanie Kono is tied for 99th at 3 over with Nicole Sakamoto tied for 117th at 4 over.

The top 20 at the end of the tournament secure full LPGA status. Those finishing 21st to 45th earn conditional status. The field will be cut to 70 after 72 holes.