US Women’s Open 2012: Day 2 Leaderboard, Highlights and More

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Published: July 7, 2012

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The second round of the U.S. Women's Open is over and there were some surprises, comebacks and chokes. Everything is set for the weekend at Kohler, Wisconsin, and there's absolutely no way to miss the best golfers battling to hoist the trophy.

 

The Leaderboard

Suzann Pettersen leads at five-under, after posting a 68 and holds a one-stroke advantage over two players: Michelle Wie, who registered a six-under 66, and Cristie Kerr who managed to go one under par.

There are four more American golfers in the mix. Vicky Hurst shot two-under and sits fourth; Lisette Salas posted a 73 and Lexi Thompson had an even par for the day—they are both tied for seventh; finally, Nicole Castrale made it to the top 10 with a two-under 70.

Other golfers that managed to stay close to the leader are: Inbee Park and Sandra Gal are tied for fourth at three-under; Mika Miyazato and Na Yeon Choi share the 10th spot at one-under.

 

Going low

The best round of the day—and the tournament—belongs to Michelle Wie. The 22-year-old has been struggling this season between poor games—she ranks 146th in putting average and 149th in driving accuracy—and graduating from Stanford, the Hawaiian shot a six-under 66 as a result of seven birdies and one bogey.



Her result is also the third-lowest second-round score in U.S. Women's Open history:

It wasn't quite as hot, which is nice, and the pins are a little bit more in the center today than yesterday. But overall it's still a U. S. Open golf course.  You know, I played out of my butt today to shoot 6‑under," she said after her round via asapsports.com.

 

Another WD!

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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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