Lexi Thompson is in contention to win back-to-back World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup titles on the Japan LPGA Tour.
After opening with a 2-over-par 74 on Thursday, Thompson got herself in position to successfully defend her title with a 69 on Friday and a 68 on Saturday. She’s tied for second, one shot behind Ha Neul Kim (70), who has won eight Korean LPGA Tour titles and four JLPGA titles.
The Salonpas Cup is a JLPGA major being played at Ibaraki Golf Club. In Gee Chun won the title two years ago and Morgan Pressel won it in 2010.