Hye-Jin Choi maintains lead amid tough conditions at Buick LPGA Classic
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 2:38 PM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026
Hye-Jin Choi leads the Buick LPGA Classic by two shots as strong winds challenge players at the Shanghai course. After two rounds, Grace Kim is positioned in second place at 4 under after shooting an even-par 72. The severe weather has resulted in only nine golfers staying under par, with significant struggles across the field as demonstrated by the high scores. The tournament continues through the weekend, with additional LPGA events scheduled in Asia over the next few weeks.
- •Hye-Jin Choi leads at Buick LPGA Classic, Shanghai.
- •Grace Kim is two shots behind after 72.
- •Only nine players are under par after two rounds.
- •Wind conditions have led to higher scores.
- •Next events are in South Korea, Malaysia, and Japan.
- 2:38 PMYahoo Sports — Grace Kim hangs around, Hye-Jin Choi holds lead as wind batters LPGA field
"Grace Kim survived, but Hye-Jin Choi leads the Buick LPGA Classic as windy conditions turn the Shanghai course into a major-like test.
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