Japan’s Furue leads Evian; rain suspends round
Japan’s Furue leads Evian; rain suspends round
Evian Resort Golf Club, France – Japan’s Mao Saigo and Hinako Shibuno shared the lead at the Evian Championship on Friday after the second round was washed out by heavy rain. Saigo shot an opening-round 66, while Shibuno carded a 67. They lead by one stroke from Celine Boutier of France and Charley Hull of England, who both shot 68s.
Defending champion Ko Jin-young of South Korea is three shots off the lead after a 69, while world number one Nelly Korda is a further shot back after a 70.
The second round was suspended at 12:30pm local time due to heavy rain and lightning. Play was due to resume at 2:30pm, but was later abandoned for the day. The third round will now begin at 7:45am local time on Saturday.
