MILTON KEYNES, England – Ashleigh Buhai stretched her surprise lead at the Women's British Open to three shots, shooting a bogey-free 5-under 67 in Friday's second round.
Buhai, who has never won on the LPGA, birdied four of the final eight holes to post 12-under 132. The 30-year-old's best previous British Open finish was a tie for 30th in 2017.
Alone in second at 9 under was 20-year-old Hinako Shibuno, a rookie on the Japan LPGA Tour who is making her LPGA and major championship debut.
Shibuno, who shot 66 on Thursday, had a 69 on Friday and wowed spectators at Woburn Golf Club with her fearless play.