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Mao Saigo, whose first LPGA Tour win came in a major, shot to the lead in the second round of the U.S. Women's Open. Here's what to know.
Moving day at the 80th U.S. Women's Open was mostly limited to one direction – backwards. With a scoring average of 75.23, LPGA rookie Julia Lopez Ramirez was the only player who managed to break 70 on Saturday at Erin Hills Golf Course,
Mao Saigo took aim at a second straight major title on Friday, firing a six-under-par 66 to grab a three-shot lead over a group including top-ranked Nelly Korda after two rounds of the US Women's Open in Wisconsin.
Nelly Korda is the red-hot favourite once again, while all eyes will be on Lexi Thompson after her retirement announcement.
The Japanese fired a six-under 66, the best round of the championship so far. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.