Frenchwoman Boutier delivers putting masterclass to grab Singapore LPGA lead

Celine Boutier of France (left) embraces Patty Tavatanakit of Thailand after round two of the HSBC Women's World Championship golf tournament at Sentosa Golf Club in Singapore on Friday, March 1, 2024. - AFP

SINGAPORE (AFP): France's Celine Boutier delivered a putting masterclass to storm up the leaderboard with an eight-under-par 64 and snatch the second round lead at the HSBC Women's World Championship on Friday in Singapore.

Starting the day tied 30th, Boutier needed just 22 putts to navigate her way around the par-72 Tanjong course at Sentosa Golf Club and she heads into the weekend with a one-shot lead over Japan's Ayaka Furue, who shot a 67.