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Yamashita Pulls Three-Shot Lead at AIG Women’s Open Halfway Mark

Her flawless second-round 65 has given her breathing room ahead of a weekend cut at two-over par.

May 30, 2025; Erin, Wisconsin, USA; Miyu Yamashita tees off at the 1st hole during the second round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
Charley Hull of England plays her second shot on the 16th hole during the third round of the AIG Women's Open 2025 at Royal Porthcawl Golf Club on August 02, 2025 in Bridgend, Wales.
Lottie Woad of England plays her third shot on the sixth hole during the first round of the AIG Women's Open 2025 at Royal Porthcawl Golf Club on July 31, 2025 in Bridgend, Wales.
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Overview

  • Miyu Yamashita shot a bogey-free 7-under 65 to reach 11-under par and open a three-stroke advantage over Rio Takeda.
  • Rio Takeda recovered from an early bogey with a tap-in eagle at the ninth and carded a 69 to sit second at 8-under.
  • Lindy Duncan, Chiara Tamburlini and Pajaree Anannarukarn share third place at four-under par, four strokes behind the leader.
  • Lottie Woad rallied with four birdies but a triple bogey on the par-4 16th left her at two-under, nine shots adrift.
  • World No. 1 Nelly Korda is also at two-under after an even-par 72, while defending champion Lydia Ko stands at two-over on the cut line of 146 (+2).