New leader in the clubhouse at @Chevron_Golf ☝️ pic.twitter.com/At3CglJNcZ
— LPGA (@LPGA) April 22, 2023
A Lim Kim of South Korea carded a 7-under 65 on Friday to take the clubhouse lead at 8-under in the rain-delayed Chevron Championship.
Play was suspended due to darkness at 8 p.m. with thirty-one players yet to complete their rounds and will resume at 7 a.m on Saturday.
Finishing strong 💪
A Lim Kim takes the solo lead with this INCREDIBLE approach on her last hole! pic.twitter.com/Qfm0fkhsa0
— LPGA (@LPGA) April 22, 2023
Americans Megan Khang (bogey-free/67) and Lilia Vu (69) are tied in second place at 7-under.
"I try to remind myself that it's a really tough week," said Vu. "Everybody is going to make mistakes. It's just how I come back from it, and then just try and make birdie the next hole and just let it go. It takes a lot out of me."
World number 2 Nelly Korda of the USA slipped down into a share of fourth place at 6-under after closing with a 70. Tied alongside her is Thailand's Patty Tavatanakit (67).
"You try to minimize your mistakes as much as possible," said Korda. "I was punching the air a couple times after my two three-putts, which those are kind of stupid mistakes, but you just kind of have to stay mentally tough and know that there are some birdie opportunities, as well.
"It was very wet out there, a lot of mud balls, and the greens were really soft as well compared to (Thursday). Two rounds and two kind of completely different golf courses, so it was fun."
Overnight leader Peiyun Chien of Taiwan is currently T6 at 5-under through 14 holes.
