Overview

• Mao Saigo shot a 6-under 66 to reach 8-under 136 and lead by three strokes through two rounds.
• World No. 1 Nelly Korda carded a 5-under 67, her best score ever in this event, to join a tie for second at 5-under.
• Hinako Shibuno, Sarah Schmelzel, Yealimi Noh, A Lim Kim and Maja Stark round out the six-player group trailing the leader.
• Defending champion Yuka Saso and world No. 2 Jeeno Thitikul missed the projected cut line as Erin Hills continues to challenge the field.
• Saigo is chasing a second major title this season after her playoff victory at the Chevron Championship in April.