Lee leads the charge by one

WOBURN, ENGLAND— Mirim Lee followed her opening 10-under 62 with a 71on Friday in the Women’s British Open, leaving her a stroke ahead entering the weekend at tree-lined Woburn Golf Club.

A day after matching the tournament record and falling a stroke short of the major championship mark, the 25-year-old South Korean had three birdies and two bogeys to reach 11-under 133.

“Today, the tee shot was a little bit difficult,” Lee said. “But I think with some practice I can overcome my mistakes.”

Canada’s second-ranked Brooke Henderson was tied for 47th at one under after a 72.

Lee had two front-nine birdies, bogeyed the par-4 13th, birdied the par-515th and bogeyed the par-317th on the Marquess Course, the hilly, forest layout that is a big change from the seaside links that dominate the tournament rotation.

“I think it’s just a result of all the hard work I put in and, I think, most importantly, I’m just trying to have fun,” Lee said about her improved play in the majors. “That’s what’s making me feel comfortable.

Thailand’s Ariya Jutanugarn and China’s Shanshan Feng were tied for second.

South Korea’s Ha Na Jang (67) and 46-year-old Scot Catriona Matthew (65) were nine under.

“I’ve been playing well all year,” Matthew said. “Today, I just played really well. Hit18 greens. Gave myself a lot of chances.”

Top-ranked New Zealander Lydia Ko was tied for 56th at even par after a round of 70. She’s coming off a victory two weeks ago in Ohio, her fourth LPGA Tour win of the year. She won the ANA Inspiration in April.

Michelle Wie missed the cut with rounds of 76 and 73.