CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) — Giulia Sergas of Italy shot a 3-under-par 69 to take a two-stroke lead after Friday’s second round of the New Zealand Women’s Open golf tournament.
The 31-year-old, U.S.-based Sergas led by three shots after a first-round 64 and had a two-round total of 11-under 133.
Kristie Smith of Australia was in second after a 64, posting nine birdies and a bogey in a round which lifted her nine places up the leaderboard.
Linda Wessberg of Sweden shot the day’s best round of 63 to sit in third place at 9-under 137, four shots behind Sergas.
Defending champion Laura Davies of Britain was in a group of four tied for fourth after shooting a 66, five behind Sergas.
