CARLSBAD, California (AP) ― Stacy Lewis got to enjoy the perks of being atop the world rankings, including being announced as No. 1 on the first tee and seeing her caddie wearing the special bib.

She birdied her first three holes in the Kia Classic and then, well, didn’t quite play up to her top billing.

Lewis, who took over the No. 1 ranking from Yani Tseng after winning the LPGA Founders Cup in Phoenix on Sunday, shot a 2-under 70 and was four shots behind leader Jane Park at Aviara.

Park, who lives in Rancho Cucamonga and went to UCLA, shot a bogey-free 6-under 66 for a one-stroke lead over Caroline Hedwall and Karrie Webb. “It was a little frustrating,” Lewis said. “I definitely didn’t hit the ball the way I would have liked today, but I made some really good putts and putted this type of greens better than I’ve ever putted them before. I’m excited about that, but I’ve just got to work a little on the swing.”

Lewis is trying to win her third straight tournament. “Every time you win you come back the next week on Thursday. It doesn’t matter anymore and you’re starting all over,” she said. “We’ve just got to get back to work. We have a major coming up; lots of majors coming up this year still, so we’re just trying to keep getting better.”