Nelly Korda has made a solid start in her bid for a record sixth-straight LPGA Tour victory, while a host of Australians are in the mix to scupper the American's crack at golfing history.

Korda recorded four birdies and a bogey in a three-under-par 69 start to the Cognizant Founders Cup in New Jersey.

The Australian challenge looked strong on the opening day, led by Steph Kyriacou's 66, to be tied third with Japan's Narin An and Ireland's Leona Maguire.

Grace Kim is tied for eighth following a four-under 68, one stroke ahead of Gabriela Ruffels, Hannah Green and Sarah Kemp, who share 18th with Korda.

Australia's 2022 champion, Minjee Lee, is also still well in the hunt after a two-under 70.

Chasing a maiden LPGA Tour win, Kyriacou chalked up seven birdies to be the leading Australian.

"Today was a very good day for me," the 23-year-old said.

"I just took advantage of all the opportunities I gave myself.

"I hit a poor tee shot at three and made a bogey. That wasn't that exciting, but I just had all those putts inside 10 feet and made some good up and downs and stayed pretty steady the whole day."

Kim had four birdies in the first five holes as she went one shot better than Korda, while the in-form Green, who won the Los Angeles Open two weeks ago for her second victory on tour this year, started well as she set out for a second straight win.

"I am still a little bit surprised I've had two wins this year, I'll be honest," Green said.

"I just want to keep putting myself in contention and having those moments of trying to win the trophy on Sunday."

- Ian Chadband and Darren Walton, with AP