SYLVANIA, Ohio — Chanettee Wannasaen closed birdie-eagle on Highland Meadows’ twin par-5 ending holes for a 6-under 66 and a one-stroke lead Friday within the Dana Open for Youngsters.
Wannasaen arrange the eagle putt on 18 with a 3-wood from 260 yards to 1 1/2 ft.
“I hit actually good shot on that gap,” stated Wannasaen, the Portland Basic winner final 12 months. “The again 9 I play very well. The putter was actually good on the again 9.”
The 20-year-old Thai participant took a 11-under 131 complete into the weekend. Defending champion Linn Grant of Sweden was a shot again with enjoying associate Xiyu “Janet” Lin of China.
Lexi Thompson capped Lexi Thompson Day on the match by making the reduce, taking pictures a 69 after a flyover and emotional opening ceremony. She has stated this will probably be her remaining season enjoying a full schedule.
“Very honored and so wonderful to see all the nice followers across the first gap after which the flyover,” Thompson stated. “That was unbelievable. Having to say a couple of phrases after that was fairly emotional.”
Grant shot 65.
“I attempted to play very aggressive,” Grant stated. “I felt after yesterday that I actually had some good sport going and hit some nice pictures. So, felt like I may actually exit and be aggressive. Some holes that did not actually repay, however that is golf.”
Lin had a 67. She’s the highest-ranked participant within the subject at No. 15.
“I have been right here for therefore a few years.” Lin stated. “That is one the stops I virtually play yearly. Clearly, very skilled. I believe this course total, it is actually like fits my eye and it is all about placing for me.”
Mary Liu of China was 9 below after a 65.
First-round chief Hye-Jin Choi adopted her opening 64 with a 71 to drop right into a tie for fifth at 7 below. Mao Saigo (67), Haeran Ryu (68), Paula Reto (69) and Sarah Kemp (67) additionally have been 7 below.
Stacy Lewis, the 39-year-old Texan who was born in close by Toledo, was 5 below after a 70. She gained the final of her 13 LPGA Tour titles in 2020.
