Co-leader at LPGA Q-Series playing in U.S. for just second time ever

Na Rin An had never been to Mobile, Alabama, before this week. In fact, this is just her second time competing in the U.S.

She’s playing like she’s played here for years.

The 25-year-old South Korean, who tied for 63rd at the 2020 U.S. Women’s Open in Houston, fired 5-under 67 on Magnolia Grove’s Crossings Course in Friday’s second round of LPGA Q-Series to grab a share of the 36-hole lead in the 108-hole qualifying event.

“My confidence level is pretty high,” said An, who sits at 9 under along with Sweden’s Linnea Johansson.

An, ranked 67th in the Rolex Rankings, has played on the KLPGA since turning pro in 2017, amassing two wins and eight other top-3 finishes. She also tied for third at the…