SOUTH BEND — Penn High School junior Kari Bellville shot a 4-over 76 in Friday’s opening round of the LPGA Symetra Tour’s inaugural Four Winds Invitational at Blackthorn Golf Club.

Bellville, the lone amatuer in the 144-player field after earning an exemption, was in a group tied for 62nd.

Four players — Sara Hurwitch, Carling Coffing, Blair O’Neal and Fiona Puyo — were tied for the lead at 2-under 70, with 12 more players within two shots of the leaders.

The three-round event continues today, Aug. 11, at Blackthorn before wrapping up Sunday.