Haeran Ryu of South Korea holds the lead after 36 holes of the AIG Women’s Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes, positioned at seven under par. The 25-year-old carded a two-under-par second round to move one shot ahead of Japan’s Shiho Kuwaki, who sits at six under. Despite struggling early in her second round, going three over through five holes, Ryu recovered with five birdies, including on the final hole.
Ryu is pursuing history as she attempts to become only the fifth woman to claim three major championships in a calendar year. Earlier this month, she captured the Evian Championship, her second major victory in two weeks. Her current form demonstrates sustained excellence in major competition as she enters the weekend rounds.
Thailand’s Anucha Thitikul and American Yealimi Noh both sit at five under par, with Thitikul having posted an impressive opening round of seven under par before shooting two over in the second round. England’s Lottie Woad remains in contention at two under par despite a disappointing back nine that included two dropped shots. American Nelly Korda, currently world number one, recovered from an opening two-over-par round to shoot 68 and sits at one under par.
England’s Charley Hull, a five-time runner-up in majors, also remains at two under par after a steady second round featuring three birdies despite an even-par scorecard. Hull has struggled to secure a maiden major title, with her most recent runner-up finish coming at the US Open in June. Like Ryu, Korda is also capable of achieving three majors in a calendar year, having already won the US Women’s Open and positioned herself well for the weekend competition.
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