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Miranda Wang Seizes Two-Shot Lead as Storms Halt FM Championship Round 2

Play was suspended at TPC Boston with half the field unfinished after three weather delays, setting up a Saturday restart with contenders still on course.

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Nelly Korda hits from the third tee during the first round of the FM Championship LPGA golf tournament at TPC Boston, Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, in Norton, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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China's Miranda Wang grabbed a two-stroke lead in the storm-hit second round of the LPGA's FM Championship at TPC Boston

Overview

  • The Chinese rookie closed with three straight birdies for a 5-under 67 and a 36-hole total of 11-under 133, sinking her birdie putt at 18 after a long weather delay.
  • Madelene Sagstrom posted a bogey-free 66 to reach 9 under, with Hannah Green, Azahara Muñoz and Celine Borge one shot further back at 8 under.
  • Three stoppages for heavy rain and lightning pushed the conclusion of Round 2 to Saturday, with Sei Young Kim at 8 under through four holes and Nelly Korda at 7 under through four.
  • Korda, who opened with a 67 after switching to a TaylorMade blade putter and a new grip, remains in contention as she chases her first victory of 2025.
  • World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul carded a 66 to reach 7 under, while first-round co-leaders Allisen Corpuz and Jodi Ewart Shadoff sit at 7 under as the tightly packed leaderboard carries into the weekend.