Somi Lee Leads the Charge, Grace Kim in Hot Pursuit

A member of the LPGA Tour since last year, South Korea’s Somi Lee is making waves this season. She recorded her first career top-10 finish in a Major at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship (T8), and her recent form is nothing short of stellar. Lee has made the cut in 13 of her 14 starts in 2025, collecting four top-5 finishes, including a win at the Dow Championship alongside Jin Hee Im. Today’s performance, a sparkling 65 (-6), sees her vault to the top of the leaderboard at the halfway mark—a result that comes as no surprise to fans of the women’s game.

Hot on her heels, four players sit within two shots. Grace Kim, who held the overnight lead, backed up her strong opening round with a solid 68 (-3) in the morning wave. Jennifer Kupcho, who shared the lead on Thursday, is just one shot behind after 36 holes. The 2022 Chevron Championship winner hasn’t cracked the top 10 in a Major since that triumph over three years ago. Rounding out the chasing pack at seven-under total are Hye-Jin Choi and Andrea Lee.

Nadaud Delights the Home Crowd

Young French talent Nastasia Nadaud put on a show this morning in front of a supportive home crowd. One-under on the front nine and three-under on the back, she’ll head into the weekend with momentum and confidence. Sitting at -4, Nadaud shares that score with fellow Frenchwoman Céline Boutier.

What About Nelly Korda?
The World No. 1 showed grit and class after a rocky start. Four-over through seven holes, Korda rallied with an eagle and three birdies to post a one-under 70—an impressive comeback that keeps her in contention.

Finally, a special mention for 17-year-old Gianna Clemente, the youngest player in this year’s field. The World Amateur No. 26 carded an even-par round and continues to impress. Two amateurs—Lottie Woad and Maria Marin—have also made it through to the weekend. The highest-finishing amateur will be honored on the 18th green alongside the tournament champion on Sunday afternoon.