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Japan’s Furue leads Evian; rain suspends round

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.

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Fujita leads suspended U.S. Senior Open by 3

Fujita leads suspended U.S. Senior Open by 3

Omaha, Nebraska – First-round leader Joe Fujita maintained his advantage in the suspended U.S. Senior Open, resuming play with a three-stroke lead over the field. Fujita, 50, shot a bogey-free 66 in Thursday’s opening round, setting a scorching pace at Omaha Country Club. Play was halted due to darkness on Friday, leaving Fujita in a commanding position heading into the weekend.

The field completed the second round on Saturday morning, and Fujita held on to his lead despite shooting a 70. Defending champion Padraig Harrington moved into contention, but Fujita’s consistent play proved too much to overcome.

The final round will take place on Saturday, and Fujita will be aiming to capture his first senior major title.

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Fujita leads, Stricker lurking at U.S. Senior Open

Fujita leads, Stricker lurking at U.S. Senior Open

At the U.S. Senior Open, Joe Fujita seized the first-round lead with a scintillating 66, leaving the field trailing by one stroke. The 50-year-old veteran displayed exceptional accuracy and finesse at Omaha Country Club, capitalizing on favorable conditions. Fujita’s dominance was evident from the start, as he swiftly sank birdies on holes 1 and 2. Meanwhile, seasoned pro Steve Stricker lurks close behind, just one stroke off the pace. With ideal weather conditions and the tournament’s trajectory set, Fujita and Stricker are poised for a thrilling battle for the prestigious senior major title.

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Fujita shoots 66, leads U.S. Senior Open by one

Fujita shoots 66, leads U.S. Senior Open by one

Joe Fujita has shocked the field in the first round of the U.S. Senior Open, shooting a dazzling 66 to take a one-shot lead over the field. The 50-year-old American veteran was in exceptional form, capitalizing on ideal conditions at Omaha Country Club. Fujita, seeking his maiden senior major title, displayed remarkable accuracy and finesse throughout his round. His dominance was evident from the outset as he made birdies on holes 1 and 2.

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Green, Fujita share 1st-rd. U.S. Senior Open lead

Green, Fujita share 1st-rd. U.S. Senior Open lead

Green, Fujita Share 1st-rd. U.S. Senior Open Lead

Omaha, Nebraska — Kenny Green and Joe Fujita both shot 4-under 66 on Thursday, putting themselves atop the U.S. Senior Open leaderboard after 18 holes of play. Both players took advantage of soft conditions at Omaha Country Club to put themselves in contention. Green, 52, is in search of his second major championship victory, while Fujita, 50, is seeking his first senior major title.

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