ST. ANDREWS, Scotland — The rain at St. Andrews arrived a day later than expected for the Women’s British Open. Inbee Park could only hope it didn’t wash away her chances of going for a record fourth straight major in one year.

While there were bursts of showers Friday morning, a soft turf and virtually no wind left the Old Course vulnerable to low scoring.

Miki Saiki of Japan twice made eagle on par 4s and went out in 30 to get her name atop the leaderboard at 9-under par at the turn. Right behind was Morgan Pressel, who shared the opening-round lead. Pressel had two birdies and no bogeys and was one shot behind, along with Ryann O’Toole. Suzann Pettersen had a 31 on the front nine and was at 7-under.

Park played in the afternoon, and by the look of it, she might have some catching up to do.