S.H. Park, Liu share Founders lead, with Ko two back

PHOENIX – Sung Hyun Park shot her second straight 6-under 66 on Friday at the Bank of Hope Founders Cup for a share of the lead with Yu Liu.

Coming off a victory three weeks ago in Singapore, the top-ranked Park birdied five of the first six holes on her final nine. She lost the outright lead with a bogey on the par-4 ninth. Liu had 10 birdies in a 64.

Former Arizona State player Linnea Strom shot 65, losing a share of the lead with a closing double bogey. She was 10 under with Lydia Ko, first-round leader Celine Boutier, Amy Yang, Mi Jung Hur, Angel Yin, Nanna Koerstz Madsen and Monday qualifier Cheyenne Knight.

Boutier eagled the par-5 15th, then dropped three strokes on the final three holes.

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