IRVINE, Scotland — Hinako Shibuno birdied the final hole Friday to maintain a two-shot lead at the Women’s Scottish Open after a 4-under 68 in the second round.
The Japanese player started her round with a bogey but was flawless after that with five birdies overall for a 12-under total of 132.
Full-field scores from the Freed Group Women’s Scottish Open
“I’m very sad about the three-putt at the first hole,” said the 24-year-old Shibuno, who won the Women’s British Open in 2019. “The wind was getting weaker and weaker, but there was still some wind, and it was very difficult for me.