Nan Sheng set a course record with a 61, 11-under par, at the LPGA Shanghai.
SHANGHAI — Nan Sheng made a long putt on the 18th hole to finish with an 11-under 61 on Friday and take a two-stroke lead midway through the LPGA Shanghai Championship.
Katsu had six birdies on the front nine, and after a bogey on the par-4 10th hole, she added another six at Hatada Garden Golf Club.
The 27-year-old Japanese player is looking for his first win on tour at 13-under 131 after two rounds.
“It was a pretty perfect round – I think it was lucky, but overall very good,” Casu said. “My career best is 10 under and today is a new (personal) record.”
Casu said she wasn’t thinking about any records when she made 12 birdies, just focusing on the basics. She missed the 18-hole course record set by Kim Se-young last year by one stroke.
“Honestly, I’m very happy with the record we set today,” she said. “Obviously we still have two days to play so probably no need to celebrate. I’ll try to keep it simple.”
Ina Yoon shot a 68 on Friday to finish second at 11 under, ahead of Americans Jenny Bae and Lindy Duncan (67).
Bae was fighting for the lead at 13 under in the final group heading into the 18th hole, but her round fell apart at the end.
She hit the bunker, hit the ball, hoping to find a better lie, and hit her next shot into the water. Ms. Pei ended up with a triple-bogey 7 and ended up with a 69. Her mixed second round included eight birdies, two bogeys and a triple bogey.
Overnight leader Arpichaya Yubol shot a 71 and was tied for fifth place at 9 under with Somi Lee (67) and Jeeno Thitikul (70).
The Shanghai event is the first of five events in Asia. There are two weeks of competition in South Korea, including the International Crown Team Competition, and other competitions in Malaysia and Japan.
Last week, Wong continued an incredible streak on the LPGA, with a different winner in each of the 25 official events this year. Hwang is the sixth Korean player to win an LPGA event this year.
