Natalie Sheary of West Hartford fired a 5-under-par 67 and currently holds a 6-shot lead over the field during the first round of the Connecticut Women's Open being held at Wethersfield Country Club.

Sheary is currently battling symptom-induced asthma, a side affect of having a sinus infection that went undiagnosed for months, according to Sheary, who will be a senior at Wake Forest University in the fall.


Jean Bartholomew is currently second with a 73. The first round is being delayed for the second time by thunderstorms with four groups left on the golf course.