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 toes.
“I hit actually good shot on that gap,” mentioned Wannasaen, the Portland Traditional winner final yr. “The again 9 I play rather 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 event by making the reduce, capturing a 69 after a flyover and emotional opening ceremony. She has mentioned this shall be her closing 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 mentioned. “That was unbelievable. Having to say just a few phrases after that was fairly emotional.”
Grant shot 65.
“I attempted to play very aggressive,” Grant mentioned. “I felt after yesterday that I actually had some good recreation going and hit some nice pictures. So, felt like I might actually exit and be aggressive. Some holes that didn’t actually repay, however that’s golf.”
Lin had a 67. She’s the highest-ranked participant within the area at No. 15.
“I’ve been right here for thus a few years.” Lin mentioned. “That is one the stops I virtually play yearly. Clearly, very skilled. I believe this course general, it’s actually like fits my eye and it’s all about placing for me.”
Mary Liu of China was 9 underneath 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 underneath. Mao Saigo (67), Haeran Ryu (68), Paula Reto (69) and Sarah Kemp (67) additionally had been 7 underneath.
Stacy Lewis, the 39-year-old Texan who was born in close by Toledo, was 5 underneath after a 70. She received the final of her 13 LPGA Tour titles in 2020.
