Lee in lead after eight-under second round at Japan Classic

Tokyo: Australia’s Minjee Lee shot a sparkling eight-under-par 64 to grab a three-stroke lead after the second round of the LPGA Japan Classic on Saturday.

Aiming at her second LPGA crown this season, the world No. 5 fired eight birdies with no bogey at par-72 Seta Golf Club in Shiga, improving to 13-under 131.

Lee, who was tied for fifth in the first round, displayed a steady performance with precision shots, while first-round leader Ryu So-yeon sank to be tied 13th with three bogeys.

“I had no bogeys today and so obviously no bogey round is always a solid round,” Lee said afterwards. Asked about her strategy on the final day, she said she would “play smart and aggressive at the same time.”