Soo Bin Joo leads by four strokes at ShopRite LPGA
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 1:21 AM
Last updated May 31, 2026
Soo Bin Joo, ranked No. 252 in the world, achieved a 3-under 68 in blustery conditions at the ShopRite LPGA on Friday. Having closed with a long two-putt birdie on the 18th hole, Joo's total score stands at 8-under 134 after two rounds at the Seaview Hotel. This marks her first competitive lead since her sole previous professional victory on the Epson Tour two years ago. Joo acknowledged a challenging day, indicating she had to fight for pars amid the tough conditions.
- •Soo Bin Joo leads the tournament by four strokes.
- •She recorded a 3-under 68 in windy conditions.
- •Her total score is 8-under 134 after two rounds.
- •Joo's last professional victory was on the Epson Tour.
- •The tournament continues at the Seaview Hotel.
- 2:01 AMESPN Golf — Joo builds 4-shot lead at windy ShopRite LPGA
- 12:36 AMYahoo Sports — World No. 252 Soo Bin Joo leads by four shots after windy ShopRite LPGA
- 12:28 AMYahoo Sports — Soo Bin Joo thrives in the wind and builds a 4-shot lead in the ShopRite LPGA
"Soo Bin Joo thrived in a raging wind off the Atlantic Ocean inlets Friday for a 3-under 68, closing with a long two-putt birdie on the 18th hole and watching her lead to grow to four shots by the end of a taxing day at the ShopRite LPGA. Joo, whose only professional win was on the Epson Tour two years ago, finished two different rounds at Seaview Hotel at 8-under 134. “I was barely making pars on the golf course today and yesterday was like going for birdies on every single hole,” Joo said.
"Soo Bin Joo thrived in a raging wind off the Atlantic Ocean inlets Friday for a 3-under 68, closing with a long two-putt birdie on the 18th hole and watching her lead to grow to four shots by the end of a taxing day at the ShopRite LPGA.
"Soo Bin Joo thrived in a raging wind off the Atlantic Ocean inlets Friday for a 3-under 68, closing with a long two-putt birdie on the 18th hole.
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External links- ESPN GolfMay 31, 2026, 2:01 AMJoo builds 4-shot lead at windy ShopRite LPGA
Soo Bin Joo thrived in a raging wind off the Atlantic Ocean inlets Friday for a 3-under 68, closing with a long two-putt birdie on the 18th hole and watching her lead to grow to four shots by the end of a taxing day at the ShopRite LPGA.
- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 12:36 AMWorld No. 252 Soo Bin Joo leads by four shots after windy ShopRite LPGA
Soo Bin Joo thrived in a raging wind off the Atlantic Ocean inlets Friday for a 3-under 68, closing with a long two-putt birdie on the 18th hole.
- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 12:28 AMSoo Bin Joo thrives in the wind and builds a 4-shot lead in the ShopRite LPGA
Soo Bin Joo thrived in a raging wind off the Atlantic Ocean inlets Friday for a 3-under 68, closing with a long two-putt birdie on the 18th hole and watching her lead to grow to four shots by the end of a taxing day at the ShopRite LPGA. Joo, whose only professional win was on the Epson Tour two years ago, finished two different rounds at Seaview Hotel at 8-under 134. “I was barely making pars on the golf course today and yesterday was like going for birdies on every single hole,” Joo said.
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