Overview

• Jenny Bae, an LPGA rookie, shot her second consecutive 69 to finish at 6-under, securing a one-shot lead heading into the weekend.
• China's Miranda Wang delivered a bogey-free 7-under 65, the best round of the tournament, and is tied for second with Brianna Do at 5-under.
• Brianna Do briefly reached 8-under before a bogey-double bogey finish dropped her one stroke behind the leader.
• Australian Gabriela Ruffels surged into contention with four birdies in her final five holes, sitting two shots off the lead at 4-under.
• The challenging El Camaleon course, with its heat, wind, and jungle-lined fairways, continues to test players as they prepare for the U.S. Women’s Open next week.