Jeeno Thitikul leads Lotte Championship after 36 holes in Hawaii
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Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Jeeno Thitikul holds the solo lead at the Lotte Championship following a bogey-free second round of 6-under 66 at Hoakalei Country Club in Hawaii. She is 12 under for the tournament after finishing her first two rounds without a bogey. Thitikul aims for her fourth win of the year, having previously secured victories in Thailand, the Mizuho Americas Open, and the Portland Classic. Germany's Polly Mack follows closely, tied at 11 under with Ina Yoon and Carolina Melgrati. The third round is set to continue over the weekend.
- •Thitikul shoots a 7-under 65 in the first round.
- •She saves par and sinks a birdie on the 18th hole.
- •Polly Mack, Ina Yoon, and Carolina Melgrati are tied for second at 11 under.
- •The third round will be played this weekend.
- •Thitikul is aiming for her fourth victory of the season.
- 3:59 AMYahoo Sports — Thitikul and Mack share the 2nd-round lead in Hawaii in the LOTTE Championship
- 3:04 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 Lotte Championship: Jeeno Thitikul leads in Hawaii after 36 holes
"HONOLULU (AP) — Second-ranked Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand made a 12-foot birdie putt on the par-5 18th for a 7-under 65 a share of the second-round lead Friday in the LPGA Tour’s LOTTE Championship.Seeking her fourth LPGA Tour victory of the year, the 23-year-old Thitikul was bogey-free after 36 holes at Hoakalei Country Club.
"Jeeno Thitikul posted a bogey-free, 6-under 66 during Friday's second round to move into contention at the Lotte Championship in Hawaii.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 3, 2026, 3:59 AMThitikul and Mack share the 2nd-round lead in Hawaii in the LOTTE Championship
HONOLULU (AP) — Second-ranked Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand made a 12-foot birdie putt on the par-5 18th for a 7-under 65 a share of the second-round lead Friday in the LPGA Tour’s LOTTE Championship.Seeking her fourth LPGA Tour victory of the year, the 23-year-old Thitikul was bogey-free after 36 holes at Hoakalei Country Club.
- Yahoo SportsOct 3, 2026, 3:04 AM2026 Lotte Championship: Jeeno Thitikul leads in Hawaii after 36 holes
Jeeno Thitikul posted a bogey-free, 6-under 66 during Friday's second round to move into contention at the Lotte Championship in Hawaii.
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