Ryu Hae-ran leads Women's British Open
South Korean golfer Ryu Hae-ran holds the halfway lead at the Women's British Open despite a challenging start to her second round. Several other top-ranked players remain in contention as the tournament moves into the weekend.
Why it matters
The Women's British Open is a major championship in professional golf, and this performance marks a significant moment for Ryu's career trajectory.
South Korea's Ryu Hae-ran driving the ball from the 16th tee on July 31.
Listen Favourite Ryu Hae-ran held the halfway lead at the Women’s British Open after recovering from a rocky start to her second round to post a two-under 69 and reach seven under for the tournament at a sun-baked Royal Lytham and St Annes on July 31.
World No. 3 Ryu, who came into the week as a hot favourite after winning the PGA Championship and July’s Evian Championship, bogeyed her third hole and double-bogeyed the fifth to slip back early in her second round.
But the South Korean responded superbly and was flawless after that with five birdies, including one on the 18th that gave her the outright lead heading into a weekend where she will try not to think about her pursuers.
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