Shiho Kuwaki Takes Clubhouse Lead at British Women's Open with Second-Round 70
Shiho Kuwaki carded a 1-under 70 to lead the clubhouse by one shot after the second round at Royal Lytham & St. Annes.
Japanese golfer Shiho Kuwaki fired a 1-under 70 on Friday to claim a one-shot clubhouse lead at the British Women's Open at Royal Lytham & St. Annes, overtaking Thailand's Jeeno Thitikul who carded a 73 in the second round. Kuwaki's birdie on the 16th hole positioned her atop the leaderboard, while Thitikul's inconsistent day—marked by three bogeys—allowed the Japanese player to seize control after beginning play two shots behind.
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Kuwaki's Strong Showing
Kuwaki produced three consecutive birdies early in her round but offset those gains with bogeys sandwiched between them and another dropped shot on the 15th. Despite the uneven play, her birdie on 16 proved decisive, moving her into the lead before the day's remaining competitors completed their rounds. The 21-year-old Japanese player, born in Okayama in 2003, turned professional in June 2021 and has since accumulated six professional titles, including three victories on the JLPGA Tour in 2024.
Thitikul's Slip
Thitikul entered Friday's action with a commanding two-stroke advantage and a bogey-free 64 from the opening round. However, her second day proved troublesome as she surrendered her lead through critical mistakes. After missing a birdie putt on the par-5 11th, she misjudged her approach on the 14th, failing to convert a short birdie attempt before missing again from 4 feet for par. She recovered slightly by saving par with a long putt on the 15th. The Thai golfer remains in pursuit of her first major championship victory; she stands as one of only two former world number one players never to have won a major event.
Kuwaki's recent major championship history includes appearances at four of the five majors, with her best finishes arriving in the same year. In January 2025, she received selection as a designated training player by the Japanese Olympic team alongside peers Miyu Yamashita, Yuka Saso, and the Iwai sisters, signaling her standing among Japan's elite competitive golfers.
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