Olympics Golf Results, Round 2: American Stacy Lewis makes a run
By Brad Weiss
Round 2 of the 2016 Rio Olympics Women’s golf tournament is in the books, as American Stacy Lewis made a charge on Thursday.
Through the first two days of the 2016 Rio Olympics Women’s golf tournament, Inbee Park has been the most consistent of all the golfers. Park posted a 5-under-66 on Thursday, matching her score from Round 1, and is now in sole possession of first place. Park, who is representing South Korea, has the talent to hang on and win the gold.
The best round of the day belonged to American Stacy Lewis, who is now in second place in the tournament. Lewis fired an incredible 8-under-63, moving up seventeen spots in the leaderboard. Lewis was once considered the best golfer in the women’s game, so she definitely has staying power.
Canada’s Brooke Henderson also put on a display on Thursday, nearly matching Lewis for the lowest round on the day. Henderson shot a 7-under-64, moving into a tie for third place. She is tied with Great Britain’s Charley Hull, who shot a 5-under-66 on Thursday.
Ariya Jutanugarn of Thailand had the lead after Round 1, as she posted a 6-under-65. However, she came back down to earth on Thursday, shooting even par for the day. She dropped down seven spots, and is now tied for eighth heading into Friday’s Round 3.
Keep an eye on Lydia Ko, the World no. 1 golfer who is currently sitting in a tie for 22nd place. Ko has been pretty consistent throughout the first two days, and is within striking distance. She is the number one player in the world for a reason, and will likely have a low day on Friday.
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Round 3 action is slated to begin at 6:30 am ET on Friday, as the women look to jockey for position heading into the final round on Saturday. Whoever comes out on top, will be the first woman to win a gold medal in golf since 1900.