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Somi Lee Soars to 10-Under Lead at Evian Championship

Just one shot separates the top contenders going into the weekend at Evian Resort Golf Club

Overview

  • South Korean Somi Lee fired a second-round 65 with six birdies and an eagle to reach 10-under par and take solo control.
  • Australia’s Grace Kim carded a 68 to sit one stroke behind the leader while American Jennifer Kupcho holds third at eight-under after a 69.
  • Choi Hye-jin closed with a 68 to position herself three shots off the pace as world number one Nelly Korda and amateur Lottie Woad are tied at five-under.
  • Evian Resort’s par-71 layout along Lake Geneva, coupled with swirling winds, has produced pivotal scoring swings through two rounds.
  • Heading into the weekend, the leaders seek to maintain momentum as they vie for the $1.2 million winner’s purse.