CHARLESTON, S.C. – Jessica Korda shot a 68 to move within a stroke of the lead halfway through the second round of the U.S. Women's Open on Friday.
Korda played bogey-free golf and was a stroke behind first-round leader Mamiko Higa and tied with Esther Henseleit at 5-under par at the Country Club of Charleston. Higa and Henseleit play Friday afternoon.
Amateur Gina Kim was a stroke behind Higa when the round began. She shot a 72 to fall to 4 under, two behind after 36 holes.
Pei-Yun Chien shot the best score of the morning starters with a 66 to move five shots off the pace.