Budsabakorn shoots 67 for a 2-shot lead over Ploychompoo
CHIANG MAI - BUDSABAKORN Sukapan fired a 5-under-par 67 in the second round for a two-shot lead over Ploychompoo Wirairungrueng in the Bt1 million Singha-SAT Toyota Thai LPGA Championship at the Mae Jo Golf Resort and Spa yesterday.
The 2014 Asian Games silver medallist shot five birdies on the front nine before making her first bogey of the week on the 13th hole. She bounced back with a birdie on the 14th to settle for a two-day total of 8-under-par 136.
“I had a good round especially on the front nine where I made several birdies, three straight from the fourth to sixth holes.
“I hit a bad second shot to the root of the tree on the 13th and ended up with a bogey but I still had fun out there,” said Budsabakorn, who felt her impressive form this week was due to the “home” factor.
“It feels like home even though I’m from Chiang Rai [a few hours drive from Chiang Mai]. I feel more relaxed and confident here which is why I am playing so well,” said the 19-year-old, who is looking for her first title since winning the Taiwan LPGA event two years ago.
“It’s been a while since I won a tournament. I’d love to win here but my goal is to start the final round on Friday with a happy |feeling.
“Ploychompoo and I are quite familiar with each other as we have been playing together since we were young,” said Budsabakorn, who has not won a Thai LPGA tournament before.
Ploychompoo, 22, will also be eyeing her first Thai LPGA title after a second round 68 that put her at 6-under-par 138.
“I have to find the fairways and make good putts. It will be fun to play in the final group with a friend,” said Ploychompoo.
