So Yeon Ryu shot a tournament-record nine-under-par 63 in the opening group in the first round of the Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic. Paul Goldschmidt Jersey . First round leaders -9 So Yeon Ryu (Kor)-7 Haru Nomura (Jpn)-7 Candie Kung (Tai)-5 Xi Yu Lin (Chn)-5 Christel Boeljon (Ned)-4 Rachel Rohanna (USA)-4 Na Yeon Choi (Kor) -4 Catriona Matthew (Sco)-4 Lydia Ko (Nzl)Others-3 Brittany Lang (USA)E Lexi Thompson (USA) The South Korean was top of the leaderboard from start to finish throughout Thursday to secure a two-shot edge over her nearest rivals in San Francisco. Ryu was bright and alert from the start and signed for a bogey-free round that gave her an advantage over Taiwans Candie Kung and Haru Nomura of Japan.Well, I was kind of lucky to tee off really early, Ryu said. I had a really fresh green, no wind. Also San Francisco is really cold in the morning, but this morning it was just the perfect temperature.Then today everything was just great. My tee shot was great. I only missed one green today. I shot 17 greens. My putting was really good. Candie Kung mixed nine birdies with two bogeys Ryu needed just 27 putts on the first day, while Nomura carded her lowest round of 2016 with a seven-under par 65 in the opening session.Kung bounced back from two opening bogeys by following up with nine birdies on the day.Lin Xi Yu, of China and Frances Christel Boeljon are tied for fourth at five-under par. Lin is coming off her second missed cut of the year.Ryu may have the longest streak going but it hasnt translated into first-place prize money. She has struggled to break through since winning the Canadian Womens Open in 2014. That was also the last time she held a first-round lead. Lydia Ko is five strokes off the pace One thing I can say is I work really hard and my whole team works really hard. 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The other two answers were two sentences long.National sports shows picked up the interview, poking fun at the brevity. Harbaugh did not appreciate Kaepernick being used as fodder.Hes very professional. He never dodges or deflects criticism, Harbaugh said. He takes accountability. Hes honest. He tells the truth. His jaw is set. Hes a team player all the way. You can only do your best, and if thats not appreciated, you still do your best.Kaepernick was the target of criticism involving his being the face of the franchise, and that someone of his stature needed to explain his positions.Harbaugh thinks otherwise.Hes a great leader by example, the coach said. Whats in his heart is about the team and not about himself. Hes doing everything I expect and I appreciate that.The 49ers are getting ready for a stretch run they hope will lead to a playoff spot, beginning with Sundays game at the Oakland Raiders (1-11), the leagues worst team.We all still think were rolling, Harbaugh said. The guys had a great week of practice. Were preparing ourselves for this big game.San Francisco tight end Vernon Davis, hampered by back spasms and an ankle problem most of the year, isnt looking at stats or lack of production. Hes trying to keep things positive and moving forward.I stay in my lane and leave it up to the coaches, Davis saaid. Matt Williams Jersey. To help the team game after game, I would love that. As a competitor and contributor, Id love to get my hands on the ball. Right now, I just want to win. I want to do my job.Davis is on pace for 31 receptions and 280 yards, which would be the worst year of his career since a rookie season in which he had 20 receptions in 10 games. His longest play of the year is the 29-yard touchdown pass he caught during the 49ers opening win over Dallas, and the 44 yards receiving that game is a season high.It can be any number of teams, Davis said. It could be how teams are playing me. I dont know what it is.Davis said he doesnt plead his case to the coaching staff or Kaepernick.As far as me demanding the ball, I just cant do it, Davis said. I dont want to add any stress. Any time you lose, guys are going to be upset, they are going to be frustrated. As far as this week, guys are motivated.Harbaugh said Davis continues to work through things.He had a tremendous week of practice, Harbaugh said. Hes done a tremendous job of blocking.49ers offensive lineman Joe Staley said the team anticipates having success for the rest of the season.There are no excuses for past performances, he said. Were trying to move on. If we win the next four games well be in the playoffs, and I honestly believe we will.NOTES: T Anthony Davis (concussion), DT Glenn Dorsey (forearm) and TE Vance McDonald (back) were declared out for the game. CB Tramaine Brock (hamstring) and S Raymond Ventrone (groin) are questionable. ... 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