2026 Lotte Championship: Jeeno Thitikul leads in Hawaii after 36 holes
Jeeno Thitikul posted a bogey-free, 6-under 66 during Friday's second round to move into contention at the Lotte Championship in Hawaii.
Jeeno Thitikul leads the 2026 Lotte Championship in Hawaii after 36 holes, maintaining her spot at the top with a flawless round. The former world No. 1 has been on a roll, posting a 7-under 65 in her second straight day on the course. Thitikul, who took a month off for a vacation in Austria, said her iron play has been particularly strong in this tournament.
In her final two holes, she showcased her talent with a remarkable up and down at the par-4 17th hole and a birdie putt on the par-5 18th, pushing her score to a tournament-low 12-under. With her win back home in Thailand in February, the Mizuho Americas Open in May, and the Standard Portland Classic in August, Thitikul has proven her consistency on the LPGA Tour.
Germany's Polly Mack was hot on her heels, closing in on the co-lead with a bogey-free second round of her own. Mack, along with South Korea's Ina Yoon and Italy's Carolina Melgrati, are all tied at 11-under. As the tournament heads into the weekend, Thitikul remains in control, determined to bounce back and continue her winning streak.
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