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4d ago

Auston Kim Leads at 9 Under in Singapore as Minjee Lee Closes to One at HSBC Women’s World Championship

In a stacked, no-cut field of 72 that includes nine of the world’s top 10, a bogey-free 64 from Lee has tightened the race heading into the weekend.

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Angel Yin of the United States matched Minjee Lee’s 64 and is three off the lead. Photo: AP

Overview

  • Auston Kim followed her opening 66 with a 69 to reach 9-under 135, overcoming a double bogey on 16 to remain the 36-hole leader in her first LPGA lead after any round.
  • Minjee Lee surged with a bogey-free 64 featuring an eagle to join Ariya Jutanugarn (67) and Haeran Ryu (68) at 8 under, one shot behind Kim.
  • The tie for fifth at 7 under includes England’s Mimi Rhodes after a 69 and Australia’s Hannah Green after a 66; Angel Yin also carded a 64 to move to 6 under.
  • World No. 3 Charley Hull shot 67 to reach 5 under, while defending champion Lydia Ko is 2 under after a 72.
  • Nine of the world’s top 10 are in the field with No. 2 Nelly Korda absent; No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul is 1 under after rounds of 73 and 70 at the 72-player, no-cut event.