Grace Kim Survives Wind, Hye-Jin Choi Holds Lead At Shanghai
Hye-Jin Choi keeps her two-shot lead as Grace Kim fights through tough wind at the Buick LPGA Classic, with both players eyeing victory in Shanghai.
Friday at the Buick LPGA Classic on Sheshan Golf Club in Shanghai presented a challenging round for players due to strong winds, according to the Associated Press. Hye-Jin Choi, the defending champion, led the tournament after two rounds with a two-stroke advantage over Grace Kim. Choi admitted that her body was not in perfect condition but remained focused on winning her first LPGA title.
Grace Kim, the Australian major champion, finished at four under par, two shots behind Choi. She praised the course's difficulty and the impact of the wind, which forced players to change their approach to specific holes. Kim noted that the wind made a significant difference in the strategy required, leading her to use a 3-wood on the 18th hole, a club she rarely uses.
Amy Yang and Jeeno Thitikul finished with scores of 71, placing them two strokes off the lead. The defending champion, Jeeno Thitikul, shot a 73 and sits tied for seventh place, four strokes back. The tournament marks the first stop of the LPGA Tour's Asian Swing, which will continue to South Korea, Malaysia, and Japan over the next three weeks.
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