Saturday 1 June 2019 08:34, UK
Mamiko Higa held onto top spot after a weather-affected day at the US Women's Open, where lightning struck the golf course.
Higa, who a day earlier clinched a record for the lowest round in a debut at the tournament, managed to finish her second round after a near-two-hour weather delay, carding an even-par 71.
After a frightening moment when a lightning strike left a split in a tree as the players waited out the delay in the clubhouse, the 25-year-old returned to the course to a close with a birdie and move to six under, one shot ahead of America's Jessica Korda.
"I was really happy because I could finish up a tough day with a birdie," Higa told the LPGA website. "I was so happy."
American amateur Gina Kim (72) was at four under alongside France's Celine Boutier, who was left with four holes to play when the horn was blown due to darkness.
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A total of 45 players will resume their second rounds on Saturday, including defending champion Ariya Jutanugarn who is two over par with two holes to finish.
England's Charley Hull is six off the lead while Bronte Law, who claimed her first LPGA title on Sunday, will miss the cut after posting a five-over 76.
Watch the US Women's Open throughout the weekend on Sky Sports. Live coverage continues on Saturday from 7.30pm on Sky Sports Mix and via the red button on Sky Sports Golf.
