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Choi maintains lead after two rounds of LPGA Shanghai

Hye-Jin Choi overcame difficult scoring conditions Friday to shoot a 2-over 74 but still maintained a two-stroke lead after two rounds of the LPGA Shanghai tournament.

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Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 11:08 AM

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Hye-Jin Choi retained a two-shot lead after shooting a 2-over 74 in the second round of LPGA Shanghai.
Choi holds a 36-hole total score of 6-under 138 at Sheshan Golf Club.
Amy Yang and Grace Kim are tied for second place at 4 under par.

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Hye-Jin Choi carded a 2-over 74 on Friday to retain a two-stroke lead after two rounds at the LPGA Shanghai tournament. Choi posted a 36-hole total of 6-under 138 at Sheshan Golf Club as she pursues her first career victory on the LPGA Tour.

Tough conditions led to few under-par scores, leaving Amy Yang and Grace Kim tied for second place at 4 under. Defending champion Jeeno Thitikul sits four shots back tied for seventh following a second-round 73.

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Choi maintains lead after two rounds of LPGA Shanghai

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