Miyu Yamashita, the only player to go bogey-free through 36 holes, fired a second-round 65 to reach 11-under and take a three-shot lead at the AIG Women’s Open. She hit 13 of 14 fairways and 14 of 18 greens in regulation with 26 putts in her second round.

“Today was really good overall, and my tee shots were very consistent”, said the Japanese player.

“I didn’t make any particular adjustments to my swing, but the wind was strong, so I think the tee shots are important, as well as club selection”, she continued. “The wind started to pick up around the 14th hole, so I felt it got a little more difficult from that point on.”

65 is her lowest 18-hole score at a major championship this season and ties her career-low. This is the first time Yamashita has started the AIG Women’s Open with back-to-back rounds in the 60s since 2022 as a non-member. This is also the first time she has began a major championship this season with back-to-back rounds in the 60s.

Overnight co-leader and compatriot Rio Takeda made an eagle at the par-5 9th and two bogeys to close with a 69 and move down into second place at 8-under. She hit seven of 14 fairways and 10 of 18 greens in regulation with 27 putts in her second round.

“My first shots today weren’t staying on the fairway, but I ended up going under par and getting some good birdies and an eagle, so I’m happy”, said Takeda.

“I was able to play calmly today, and I hope to focus on my game and play calmly again tomorrow.”

Rolex Rankings No. 1 Nelly Korda fired a 72 and lies in a share of tenth place at 2-under. Her only missed cut at the AIG Women’s Open was in 2017. She has made her 13th-straight cut of the 2025 season setting a new career record for most-consecutive cuts made in a single season.

Defending Champion Lydia Ko made the cut on the number at 2-over.

Japan’s Eri Okayama who held a share of the overnight lead made nine bogeys for an 81 to move down into T84 at 4-over and missed the cut.

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