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Haeran Ryu Takes a 1-Shot Lead After 2 Rounds of the British Women’s Open
On Friday, Ryu Hae-ran moved into the halfway lead at the Women's British Open, posting a two-under 69 to reach seven-under for the tournament at Royal Lytham.
World number three Ryu, bidding for her third consecutive major after winning the PGA Championship and Evian Championship, overcame early bogeys on holes three and five to surge ahead.
Nelly Korda surged into contention with a six-birdie 68, joining 2024 champion Lydia Ko at one-under. England's world number five Lottie Woad remains in the hunt with a level-par 71.
Extremely slow play marked Friday's round, with afternoon groups taking well over five hours. Japan's Shiho Kuwaki carded a one-under 70 to lead the clubhouse for much of the day.
Leading by one stroke heading into the weekend, Ryu told reporters, "I will just keep thinking about my golf and the golf course," emphasizing her focus on her own performance.