Minjee Lee carded an eagle on the seventh hole Friday to move into a three-way tie for the lead at the U.S. Women’s Open. Lee, who is seeking her first major championship, is tied with Hinako Shibuno and Danielle Kang at 5-under par through two rounds.
Lee’s eagle came on the par-5 seventh hole, where she hit a 291-yard drive and then a 194-yard approach shot to set up a 20-foot putt. She made the putt to move to 6-under par for the tournament.
Lee, 25, is one of the most consistent players on the LPGA Tour. She has won two tournaments this year and has finished in the top 10 in six of her last eight starts.
Shibuno, 22, is also seeking her first major championship. She won the Women’s British Open in 2019.
Kang, 29, is the only player in the three-way tie who has won a major championship. She won the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship in 2017.
Rickie Fowler withdrew from the WM Phoenix Open after falling ill, tournament officials confirmed. He’ll rest and undergo further medical evaluation before any decision on returning to competition.
New water restrictions threaten Kapalua’s famed course, officials warn, as limits on irrigation could damage turf and alter play. Management is exploring conservation and alternate supply options to protect the resort’s golf assets.
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