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Akie Iwai Leads CPKC Women’s Open at Nine Under After Two Rounds

Brooke Henderson is five under with 15-year-old amateur Aphrodite Deng at three under.

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Brooke Henderson tees off on the 16th hole during the second round of the CPKC Women’s Open at the Mississaugua Golf and Country Club in Mississauga, Ont. on Friday.
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Overview

  • Iwai followed an opening 64 with a 69 to reach nine-under 133 and hold a two-shot lead at Mississaugua.
  • Minjee Lee, Leona Maguire and world No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul are tied for second at six under through 36 holes.
  • Brooke Henderson fired a five-under 66 to climb to five under, the low Canadian, and sits tied for fifth four back.
  • Calgary amateur Aphrodite Deng, 15, opened with 66 then shot 73 to reach three under in her LPGA debut after earning an exemption by winning the U.S. Girls’ Junior.
  • Fresh off last week’s Portland Classic win, Iwai carries hot form into the weekend as the field readies for a volatile third round.