South Korea’s Kim SY stays hot at Founders

PHOENIX, Arizona: South Korean Kim Sei-young backed up her low opening round at the LPGA JTBC Founders Cup with another impressive effort here on Friday, shooting a six-under 66 to move two shots clear.

Last season’s rookie of the year, who shot a 63 on Thursday, moved to 15-under-129 at Wildfire Golf Club, two clear of Brittany Lang.

Jacqui Concolino (64) and Italian Giulia Sergas (68) share third at 12 under.

Overnight leader Lee Mi-hyang, who shot a 62 in the opening round, was 13 shots worse on Friday, carding a three-over-75 and dropping to seven under and a tie for 25th. Joining her eight shots off the pace is world number one Lydia Ko.