Lee takes three-stroke lead in Japan

Australia’s Minjee Lee shot a sparkling eight-under-par 64 to grab a three-stroke lead after the second round of the LPGA Japan Classic yesterday.

Aiming at her second LPGA crown this season, the world No. 5 fired eight birdies with no bogey at par-72 Seta Golf Club in Shiga, improving to 13-under 131.

Lee, who was tied for fifth in the first round, displayed a steady performance with precision shots, while firstround leader Ryu So-yeon sank to be tied 13th with three bogeys. (AFP)