Nasa Hataoka and Cassie Porter have surged to the top of the leaderboard at the LPGA's Blue Bay tournament, held on China's picturesque Hainan Island. During the second round on Friday, both players demonstrated their skill on the course, each securing a one-shot lead by finishing 7-under 137 after two rounds. Hataoka delivered an impressive 6-under 66, while Porter kept pace with a commendable 68.
The tournament has attracted top talent, including Jeeno Thitikul, currently ranked No. 2 in the LPGA standings. Thitikul ended the day five shots off the lead after shooting a 73. Meanwhile, Ruoning Yin of China remains a favorite among local fans, vying for a strong finish in her home country.
Rio Takeda also made a notable performance, trailing just one shot behind the leading duo after carding a 69. Gabbie Lopez and Auston Kim are closely in contention, sitting two shots back from the leaders. The defending champion, Bailey Tarday, faced challenges as she completed her second round with a score of 72, leaving her ten shots behind the front-runners.
The competition remains fierce with the LPGA's No. 4 ranked player ending the day nine shots off the pace after shooting a 74. As the tournament progresses, players continue to navigate the challenging course conditions and strive for excellence in pursuit of victory.
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