Yamashita leads Maybank Championship by two shots after second round
Pauline Roussin-Bouchard and Julia Lopez Ramirez share second place on 11-under 133 at Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club.
Miyu Yamashita moved to 13-under 131 at the Maybank Championship in Kuala Lumpur on Friday, with a bogey-free 66 giving the defending champion a two-shot advantage after 36 holes.
The Japanese golfer followed her opening 65 with a six-under-par second round at Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club. She credited consistent distance control and her scoring on the par-fives.
France's Pauline Roussin-Bouchard, the first-round leader, shot 69 after an opening 64 to reach 11-under 133. She had yet to make a bogey across the two rounds, recovering from plugged lies in bunkers during her second round.
Spain's Julia Lopez Ramirez joined her on 133, recording a 66 despite making a double bogey. Lopez Ramirez said her Solheim Cup experience had increased her confidence, while support from Malaysian spectators had added to her enjoyment.
Kim A Lim was next on 134 following a second-round 64. Amy Yang, Maja Stark, Charley Hull and Sophia Schubert were on 135. The third round is scheduled for Saturday, with the tournament offering a US$3 million prize purse.
