Scenes from first round action on Monday at Long Cove Club in Hilton Head, S.C. 

Karen Ferree, club member at Long Cove, lost a close first round match to Carol Semple Thompson.  Photo by John Mummert/USGA.

Houston's Robin Burke is chasing that USGA title that has narrowly escapted her for years.  Photo by John Mummert/USGA

Long Cove Club is home for birds and birdies at this week's U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur.  Photo by John Mummert/USGA.

Carol Semple Thompson of Sewickley, Pa., would like to add another Women's Mid-Amateur title to the eight USGA titles she already has.  Photo by John Mummert/USGA.