Imirim '2 strokes behind 2nd place'... Korda leads for two days

ANA Inspiration Day 2: 7-Under Par Surge, Thompson Tied 3rd, Jeon In-ji Tied 5th in 'Chase'

Imirim is teeing off on the 7th hole on the second day of the second major, the ANA Inspiration. Rancho Mirage, California, USA - Getty Images / Multibits

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] Imi Rim (30, NH Investment & Securities) is making a leap to the top ranks.

On the 12th (Korean time), at the Mission Hills Golf Club in Rancho Mirage, California, USA (par 72, 6,799 yards), the second major of the LPGA Tour, the ANA Inspiration (total prize money $3.1 million), Imi Rim surged with a 7-under-par on the second day to climb to 2nd place (9-under-par 135 strokes). Nelly Korda led the field at 11-under-par 133 strokes, while Lexi Thompson (both from the USA) and Nanna Maddison (Denmark) are chasing in a tie for 3rd place (7-under-par 137 strokes).

Starting from a tie for 19th place, 4 strokes behind, Imi Rim showed perfect play with no bogeys and 7 birdies. After birdies on holes 2 and 5 and consecutive birdies on holes 9 and 10, she gained momentum and secured two pairs of 'stepping stone birdies' on holes 14, 16, and 18. She powered her game with an average driving distance of 269 yards and 25 precise putts. She is 2 strokes behind the leader and in a position to expect her 4th career win, her first in 3 years since the 2017 Kia Classic.

Korda reduced 5 strokes and maintained the top of the leaderboard for two consecutive days. On the other hand, Jeon In-ji (26, KB Financial Group), who was 2nd the previous day, slowed down with a 1-under-par, tying for 5th place (6-under-par 138 strokes). Kim Se-young (27, Mirae Asset) is eyeing the top ranks in a tie for 7th place (5-under-par 139 strokes) along with Danielle Kang (USA) and Brooke Henderson (Canada). Park Sung-hyun (27) is tied for 31st place (2-under-par 142 strokes), and Park In-bi (32, KB Financial Group) is tied for 52nd place (1-over-par 145 strokes).

Nelly Korda is teeing off on the 17th hole on the second day of the ANA Inspiration. Rancho Mirage, California, USA = Getty Images / Multivitz

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