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Grace Kim, Amy Yang Battle Wind To Chase LPGA Shanghai Lead

The Buick LPGA Shanghai tournament is shaping up as a high-stakes duel in challenging conditions, with Hye-Jin Choi holding a commanding lead after two rounds. Choi, a 12-time winner on the LPGA Tour in South Korea, shot an 8-under 64 on Thursday to seize a three-stroke advantage.

She followed up with a 2-over 74 on Friday, maintaining her two-shot lead despite tough windy conditions that tested the entire field. Choi’s two-round total stands at 6-under 138, putting her in position to claim her first LPGA Tour victory in Shanghai.

Meanwhile, Grace Kim and Amy Yang are battling through the same difficult weather to chase Choi’s lead, adding to the drama of the event. The tournament, held at Sheshan Golf Club, features a $3.2 million purse, with the champion earning $480,000 for the win.

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