Minami Katsu Fires Course-Record 61 to Seize Two-Shot Lead at LPGA Shanghai

The 27-year-old reached 13 under with 12 birdies to top the halfway leaderboard at Qizhong Garden Golf Club.

Overview

Ina Yoon shot 68 to hold second at 11 under, one clear of Americans Jenny Bae and Lindy Duncan at 10 under.
Jenny Bae was vying for the lead before a triple-bogey 7 at the 18th dropped her to a 69 and a share of third.
Overnight leader Arpichaya Yubol followed her opening 64 with a 71 and is tied fifth at 9 under with Jeeno Thitikul and Somi Lee.
Minjee Lee posted a one-under 71 with 17 straight pars before a closing birdie, slipping to tied eighth at 8 under and five behind.
The Shanghai event opens a five-stop Asian swing on the LPGA calendar, with performances carrying weight in season award and money-list races featuring Lee and world No. 1 Thitikul.