Ko Olina, United States--South Korean LPGA rookie Kim Sei-Young defied gusty winds to fire a two-under par 70 on Friday to move into the solo lead at the LOTTE Championship.
Kim, who notched her first LPGA victory in just her second start as a tour member at the Pure Silk-Bahamas this season, had shared the overnight lead with compatriot Kim In-Kyung.
But a round that included five birdies and three bogeys on Friday saw her edge ahead by one stroke with a 12-under par total of 204.
Kim In-Kyung had four birdies and three bogeys in her one-under 71 for 205.
It was a further stroke back to world number three Park In-Bee, who signed for a three-under 69.
Two more South Koreans occupied fourth and fifth, Jenny Shin posting a two-under 70 for 208 and Chella Choi signing for a 71 for 209.
Defending champion Michelle Wie was eight adrift after a one-over 73, part of a group of six players on four-under 212.
AFP
