Overview
- Mariel Galdiano opened with a 7-under 65 to lead after the first round but fell to a tie for 12th after a 71 in the second round.
- Arpichaya Yubol shot a second straight 6-under 66 to move to 12-under and take a one-shot lead entering the weekend on Friday.
- Amateur Maria Jose Marin, who shot 6-under in Round 1, made the cut on the number after a 75 in Round 2 and will continue her transition from top amateur to pro contender.
- Sophia Schubert and Pajaree Anannarukarn are a stroke back with Hye-Jin Choi, Haeran Ryu and Grace Kim among other players within reach on the birdie-friendly Columbia-Edgewater setup.
- Yubol’s season-long form includes multiple runner-up finishes and her low-bogey, strong-putting performance this week sets up a clear chance for her first LPGA title and could reshape her standings on tour.