SHIGA, Japan – Local favorite Ai Suzuki shot a bogey-free 7-under 65 to take a three-stroke lead after the second round of the LPGA’s Toto Japan Classic on Saturday.
Suzuki had seven birdies at the par-72 Seta Golf Course for a 12-under 132 total. Gaby Lopez shot a 67 and was in second place in the final event of the LPGA tour's Asia swing.
''I have to shoot more than 3 under to win the tournament,'' Suzuki said. ''Usually winner scores low. Especially this week with this course, I think I have to play and score 5 to 6 under.