Shibuno in driving seat at Jackrabbit
Ariya, Moriya five adrift after US Women’s Open second round
Houston: Japan’s Hinako Shibuno, the 2019 Women’s British Open champion, fired a four-under-par 67 to seize a three-stroke lead after Friday’s second round of the US Women’s Open.
Keeping pace: Ariya Jutanugarn on the 13th green. USA TODAY Sports
The 22-year-old, who hopes to capture her US Women’s Open debut after winning her major debut last year, stood on seven-under 135 after 36 holes at Champions Golf Club in Houston, Texas.
Swedish amateur Linn Grant shot a second 69 to stand second on 138 with Americans Amy Olson, Megan Khang and Kaitlyn Papp another stroke adrift.
Thailand’s Ariya Jutanugarn and sister Moriya joined a sixth-place pack on two-under 140.
Moriya, who was one stroke off the pace after the…
