Kajsa Arwefjäll surged 33 places up the leaderboard during the second round of the AIG Women’s Open at Royal Lytham & St. Annes, carding a bogey-free 69 to sit tied for 20th at even par, according to tournament reports.
Arwefjäll Capitalizes on Early Tee Time
The 26-year-old Swede representing Ljunghusen took full advantage of favorable morning weather conditions on Friday. Playing in her second major championship appearance, Arwefjäll hit 11 of 14 fairways and reached 14 greens in regulation.
“I played well and was not in so much trouble,” Arwefjäll said after her round, according to local reports. “I hit many greens and even though I was not always super close, I found good speed on my long putts the whole round.”
Pro Tip: Managing Links at Royal Lytham
Arwefjäll’s performance on the putting surfaces proved vital during her bogey-free 69.
Nordqvist Advances While Grant Misses Cut
Fellow Swede Anna Nordqvist also put together a strong Friday campaign, shooting a one-under 70. Nordqvist climbed 28 spots into a tie for 25th place at one over par overall heading into the weekend.
Maja Stark added a 72 to her scorecard, leaving her at four over par and tied for 54th place. Meanwhile, Linn Grant struggled down the stretch, dropping five shots over her final seven holes to finish with a 77. At six over par overall, Grant missed the cut.
Leaderboard Snapshot at the Halfway Mark
South Korea’s Haeran Ryu holds the 36-hole lead at seven under par. Japan’s Shiho Kuwaki sits just one stroke behind in second place.
Did You Know?
Frequently Asked Questions
Who leads the AIG Women’s Open after 36 holes?
Haeran Ryu leads the tournament at seven under par, one stroke ahead of Shiho Kuwaki.
Where is the tournament being played?
The championship is taking place at Royal Lytham & St. Annes.
How did Kajsa Arwefjäll perform in the second round?
Arwefjäll shot a bogey-free 69, featuring 16 pars and two birdies, to jump 33 places into a tie for 20th.
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