Ina Yoon turned in a compelling Round 2 showing at the Buick LPGA Shanghai, combining steady shotmaking with clutch putting to leap up the leaderboard. From the opening holes, she set a confident tone — fairway accuracy and patient approach plays allowed her to capitalize on scoring chances.
Mid-round, she caught fire: a slick birdie on a long par-4 displayed her ability to attack and control spin into the green, followed by a deft chip-in for another birdie on the next hole. Her short game was sharp throughout — several times she turned tough lies around the green into two-putt pars, preventing bogey damage.
On the back nine, she navigated trouble well. A near miss off the tee was rescued with a precise bunker shot and an up-and-down to save par. Later, she converted another birdie chance from the fringe, signaling her strong momentum. Amid swirling winds and fickle green speeds, she stayed composed, rarely facing three-putts or big numbers.
By the closing holes, she held firm. A dependable par on the 17th and a confident birdie on 18 put her in solo second with a statement performance. Her Round 2 catapulted her into serious contention, sending a clear message that she’s one to watch in the final rounds.