She’s a 21 year old from South Korea and she managed to make it to the top of the Lorena Ochoa Invitational. Jiyai Shin, who’s already clinched the Rookie of the Year Award, is seeking to become the LPGA’S best player this year, which will end with Mexico’s Lorena Ochoa three year’s streak as Player of the Year.
Shin didn’t have a single mistake in the second round and she made 6 birdies un holes 3, 7, 9, 13, 14 and 15. She was pretty relaxed and keep it cool the whole day. Today was key for her cause she claimed the first position and has a three stroke advantage over Paula Creamer AND Michelle Wie.
The “Pink Panther” couldn’t do much today and her round was quite inconsistent, her game on the green was messy and couldn’t seal some clear birdie opportunities. Nevertheless she managed to stay in contention.
There was someone out there who had a great round and it was Michelle Wie, who signed a 66 scorecard, for an 8 under overall. Even when she two birdies on the front nine, the good stuff came at the back: she eagled 10, par 5, and then birdies 12 and 16. She had some trouble with her tee shot on 17 but she mended the mistake on 18 with another birdie.
Tomorrow the last group will display these three players, who have made it clear that the LPGA youth is on fire!
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