“Tomorrow, I want to do the same thing. I’m being aggressive with the targets out there and I think that is important. It’s about giving myself the opportunity for some birdies.”
Lurgan star Wilson got off to an even hotter start than her Irish colleague, carding two consecutive birdies on holes one and two before an eagle on the fourth.
With two more birdies on the front, two bogeys and a birdie on the back, Wilson heads into the second day as co-leader.
“I feel great. The front nine was amazing. I hit a lot of putts, and the back nine, I thought I felt I hit the ball better, but the putts didn’t drop, but overall, I’m happy,” the former UCLA star said.
“I also have a fantastic group this week. I played with Nikki in Switzerland, and she’s lovely, and I know Gemma from amateur golf years ago, so we had loads of fun.”
Wilson is happy to see two Irish at the top of their game in the opening round.
“It’s amazing to see women’s golf in Ireland getting stronger and stronger. When I was growing up, there was maybe three or four, but now, we’ve got a great bunch coming through.
“We are all rooting for each other out here.”
It’s just over a year and a month since Wilson underwent ACL surgery, but she’s made an impressive return to the course this season, including turning professional at her home LET tournament.
“I needed the time to do a bit of work on my short game, and the injury forced me to do that.,” she said
“So far, I’m loving life as a professional. Golf is golf. It will always be the same, but all the extra stuff is great. I’m enjoying meeting lots of new people and the girls on tour, so far everything has been lovely.”
The Netherlands’ Marit Harryvan and France’s Marine Griffau were tied for third on four-under-par.