Overview

• Karis Davidson, Carlota Ciganda, Hye-Jin Choi and Celine Boutier are tied at eight under after Friday’s second round at Blythefield Country Club.
• Lexi Thompson posted a bogey-free 3-under 69 to move to seven under and sit one stroke off the lead in her bid for a second Meijer LPGA Classic title.
• The cut was set at one under par with 60 players advancing; defending champion Lilia Vu as well as Leona Maguire, Danielle Kang, Yealimi Noh and Ashleigh Buhai failed to make the weekend.
• Minjee Lee forms part of a strong Australian contingent, joining Davidson in positioning for a weekend charge at the title.
• The tournament’s pristine course and Meijer’s community support underscore its role as a key tune-up for next week’s KPMG Women’s PGA Championship in Texas.