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Ingrid Lindblad and Ashleigh Buhai Share Lead at JM Eagle LA Championship

Rookie Lindblad's career-best 63 ties her with veteran Buhai at 13-under, with Minjee Lee a stroke behind heading into the weekend.

LPGA rookie Ingrid Lindblad lines up a putt on the 17th green during the second round of the JM Eagle LA Championship on Friday afternoon at El Caballero Country Club in Tarzana. Lindblad shot a 9-under-par 63 to grab a share of the lead midway through the tournament. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Ingrid Lindblad, in her fourth LPGA Tour start, shot a career-low 9-under 63 to tie for the lead at 13-under 131 after 36 holes.
  • Ashleigh Buhai, the 2022 Women’s British Open champion, followed her opening round 63 with a steady 4-under 68 to maintain her share of the lead.
  • Minjee Lee, a former LA Championship winner, carded a bogey-free 7-under 65 to sit solo third at 12-under, just one stroke off the lead.
  • Top-ranked Nelly Korda is at 9-under after rounds of 67 and 68, using the tournament as preparation for her Chevron Championship title defense next week.
  • The tournament is being held at El Caballero Country Club this year due to renovations at Wilshire Country Club, its traditional venue.