Jun 16, 2018: Su Oh and Anna Nordqvist grabbed the lead early on day two at Blythefield Country Club, but World No. 6 So Yeon Ryu made five birdies on her inward nine to grab the solo 36-hole lead at 13-under at the Meijer LPGA Classic on Friday.
Ryu had a somewhat uneven start – three birdies and three bogeys on her first nine – but turned it on with birdies on one, four, five, six and eight to get in position for her first win of the season.
“I hit a bit of bad tee shots, quite a lot today, but putting was good enough to make it (work),” said Ryu. “Then I think I made quite a lot of birdies today after I made three bogeys. I’m happy with 67 today.”
Ryu has been excellent on the front nine at Blythefield Country Club. She is a combined 10-under through two days on the first nine.
Ryu admitted after her round that the UL International Crown is a major motivation this week. A good finish would likely seal her spot on Team Republic of Korea.
“I played 2014 and 2016 (UL) International Crown and I know how cool the tournament is going to be. Also, I’m an ambassador for UL and it’s going to be more special and then it’s going to be in Korea. So all those reasons make me really motivated to playing well for these three events to make it for Team Korea.”
Inbee Park, Sung Hyun Park, So Yeon Ryu and IK Kim are currently the four that would make Team Republic of Korea.
India’s Aditi Ashok missed the cut after scoring two-over-par 74 in the second round with two bogies and two birdies with a closing double bogey at the 17th hole.
Sandra Gal and Sakura Yokomine are one shot back at 12-under while Caroline Masson is two back at 11-under. Lee-Anne Pace, Anna Nordqvist and Su Oh are just three back at 10-under.
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