Akie Iwai Leads Honda LPGA Thailand with Record-Breaking Start

The 22-year-old Japanese rookie holds a two-stroke lead after two bogey-free rounds, including a course record-tying 62.

Akie Iwai, a 22-year-old LPGA rookie from Japan, leads the Honda LPGA Thailand at 15-under after two bogey-free rounds.
Iwai's opening round of 10-under 62 tied the tournament's 18-hole scoring record, followed by a 5-under 67 in the second round.
American Angel Yin sits in second place at 13-under, while local favorites Jeeno Thitikul and Moriya Jutanugarn are tied for third at 12-under.
Iwai, a six-time winner on the Japanese tour, is one of only two players in the field without a bogey through 36 holes.
Off the course, Iwai has expressed her excitement about exploring local cuisines, including Thai food and hamburgers, during her time on the LPGA Tour.