Mao Saigo, the 23-year-old Japanese golfer, surged to the second-round lead at the U.S. Women's Open with a stunning 6-under 66, placing her at 8-under 136. She holds a three-stroke advantage over a group that includes top-ranked Nelly Korda, who is seeking a better finish in this major tournament. Saigo, having recently won her first LPGA title at the Chevron Championship, hinted at the challenge of matching the record score of 16 under set by Brooks Koepka. Meanwhile, Korda expressed optimism heading into the weekend despite her complex history with the U.S. Open.
If Saigo maintains this pace, she would finish at 16 under, matching the score Brooks Koepka had in winning the U.S. Open at Erin Hills in 2017.
I feel like I've had a very complicated relationship with U.S. Opens, but I'm happy to be in the position I am heading into the weekend.
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