BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Cristie Kerr strung together three birdies on the front nine Friday in a round of 1-under-par 70 to take a one-stroke lead over Paula Creamer after two rounds of the U.S. Women’s Open.
Kerr overcame a bout of lightheadedness at the start and had one of only six rounds under par on the tough Saucon Valley Country Club layout, offsetting four bogeys with five birdies. She stands at 3-under 139.
Creamer, looking for her first Women’s Open title, carded a 3-under 68 and was alone in second at 2-under 140.
Futures Tour player Jean Reynolds is third after a 72 for a 1-under 141.
First-round leader Na Yeon Choi of South Korea shot a 3-over 74 and was tied with Giulia Sergas of Italy at even par. Sergas had the lowest round of the day, a 4-under 67.
Top-ranked Lorena Ochoa struggled to a round of 8-over 79 and stood at 6-over for the championship.
The final two rounds will be spiced with a bit of old and new.
Former champion Laura Davies, playing on a special exemption, made the cut, as did 14-year-old amateur Alexis Thompson, who is in contention after a 73 put her at 2-over and tied for eighth.
Deere Classic postponed
SILVIS, Ill. — The second round of the John Deere Classic was postponed due to heavy rain and is now scheduled for today with 36 holes slated for Sunday.
Two-time U.S. Open champion Lee Janzen and Darron Stiles are tied for the lead after shooting 7-under 64s on Thursday.
Mickelson to skip British Open
LUSS, Scotland — Phil Mickelson will skip the British Open next week at Turnberry so he can be with his wife as she starts her recovery from breast cancer, ending the longest active streak of majors played at 61.
His wife, Amy, had surgery July 1 for breast cancer, and they are still waiting to decide the best treatment.
Goosen takes lead at Scottish
LUSS, Scotland — Retief Goosen fired an 8-under 63 on a gorgeous day at Loch Lomond for a two-shot lead over Adam Scott (67—133) in the Scottish Open.
After opening with a 65, former Colorado State standout Martin Laird shot a 70 to fall four strokes back at 135.
Bean, Price share lead
BLAINE, Minn. — Nick Price and Andy Bean each shot a 7-under 65 and are tied for the lead after the first round of the Champions Tour’s 3M Championship.
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