
Suzann Pettersen was prepared for a much longer break from LPGA Tour when she started having more back problems. But Pettersen missed only a month this time, and the 33-year-old Norwegian is already on top of the leaderboard again after a bogey-free 5-under 66 on Thursday in the first round of the North Texas LPGA Shootout. Just really just trying to enjoy being back,'' Pettersen said. I play whatever I need to play and then just try to give my body a little bit of break.'' Pettersen had a one-stroke lead over playing partner Cristie Kerr and Michelle Wie, Caroline Masson, Christina Kim, Cydney Clanton and Dori Carter.
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