Lee flirted with the best round on Tour this season before settling for a nine-under 63 and a three-shot lead Friday at the halfway point of the tournament that honours the 13 founding members of the women’s Tour.
The Australian had a 14-under 130 total at Upper Montclair Country Club.
“Hitting it close really helps you, just like I said before, really just frees you up,” said Lee, who has two top-five finishes in six events.
“Even with the short putts, it’s just like a little more confidence boost.”
First-round leader Madelene Sagstrom, Lexi Thompson and Ally Ewing share second. Sagstrom had a 70, while Thompson and Ewing posted 66s to finish at 11-under.
“Hitting it close really helps you, just like I said before, really just frees you up.” – Minjee Lee.
Lee got to 10-under with three holes to play but bogeyed the 16th and failed to tie the…
