Rookies Lee, Ko take charge at LPGA Founders Cup


Mirim Lee of South Korea chips from the bunker onto the fifth green during the second round of the LPGA Founders Cup at Wildfire Golf Club on March 21, 2014 in Phoenix, Arizona. – AFP Photo

PHOENIX: South Korea’s Mirim Lee fired a five-under 67 on Friday to seize a two-stroke lead over New Zealand teen Lydia Ko after the second round of the LPGA Founders Cup.

In only her third LPGA event and first in the United States, rookie Lee stood on 13-under 131 for 36 holes with South Korean-born Kiwi Ko, the 16-year-old world number four, two back after a 66.

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