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Lydia Ko Climbs to Second at HSBC Women's World Championship

The Olympic gold medalist and LPGA Hall of Famer trails leader A Lim Kim by one stroke after a flawless second round in Singapore.

Lydia Ko of New Zealand looks on after a shot during round two of the HSBC Women's Championship golf tournament at Sentosa Golf Club in Singapore on February 28, 2025.
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Kim A-lim of South Korea took the early lead in Singapore
Lydia Ko says her score improved from the first round through hitting more greens on Friday. Photo: AFP

Overview

  • Lydia Ko shot a bogey-free 5-under-par 67 in the second round, moving her to 6-under for the tournament and into second place at Sentosa Golf Club.
  • South Korea's A Lim Kim maintained her lead with a steady 3-under-par 69, bringing her to 7-under overall after 36 holes.
  • Ko highlighted her improved iron play and putting as key factors in her strong performance, which saw her hit 16 of 17 greens in regulation.
  • The HSBC Women's World Championship features a competitive field, including nine of the top 10 players in the world, though top-ranked Nelly Korda is absent.
  • Ko, who won three LPGA events and Olympic gold in 2024, aims to add to her 22 career titles and pursue her goal of completing a career Grand Slam.