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Mao Saigo Maintains Three-Shot Lead at US Women’s Open

Erin Hills’s challenging layout, tested by Friday’s weather suspension, will push contenders into the weekend.

ERIN, WISCONSIN - MAY 30: Nelly Korda of the United States looks on from the tenth tee during the second round of the U.S. Women's Open presented by Ally 2025 at Erin Hills Golf Course on May 30, 2025 in Erin, Wisconsin.
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Overview

  • Mao Saigo carded a 6-under 66 in the second round to sit at 8-under 136 as she seeks a second major title this year.
  • World No. 1 Nelly Korda rebounded from an even-par opener to post a 5-under 67 and climb into a tie for second at 5-under 139.
  • A 54-minute weather delay halted Friday’s play and required 18 competitors to finish holes under changing conditions.
  • Five players—A Lim Kim, Sarah Schmelzel, Hinako Shibuno, Yealimi Noh and Maja Stark—join Korda in a tie for second place, three shots off the lead.
  • Erin Hills, which hosted the 2017 US Open, has firm greens and swirling winds that have reshaped the leaderboard heading into the weekend.