Arpichaya Yubol Fires Second Straight 66 to Lead Standard Portland Classic

Arpichaya Yubol reached 12-under par at Columbia-Edgewater Country Club to take a one-shot lead over Pajaree Anannarukarn, Sophia Schubert, and Hye-Jin Choi.

Arpichaya Yubol carded a 6-under 66 on Friday to reach a 12-under 132 total, securing a one-stroke lead at the halfway point of the Standard Portland Classic. The 24-year-old Thai professional navigated Columbia-Edgewater Country Club with precision, recording her only blemish of the first 36 holes on the final green. After a birdie on the par-4 17th moved her to 13-under, she suffered a bogey on the par-4 18th to close her second round. This performance marks her second consecutive 66, positioning her at the summit of the leaderboard as she seeks her first career victory on the LPGA Tour.

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Pajaree Anannarukarn and Sophia Schubert share second place at 11-under par after both players signed for rounds of 6-under 66. They are joined by Hye-Jin Choi, who posted a 5-under 67 to remain within striking distance of the lead. Schubert credited her success to a five-week break spent at home, where she focused exclusively on refining her putting stroke. Anannarukarn matched that momentum, ensuring a trio of golfers sit just one shot behind Yubol entering the weekend. The leader noted that her putter felt exceptionally hot throughout the day, allowing her to maintain a clean scorecard until the very last hole of the afternoon.

Haeran Ryu sits three strokes back at 9-under par following a second-round 68. Ryu arrived in Portland as the most decorated player in recent weeks, having secured titles at both the KPMG Women's PGA Championship and the Evian Championship this season. Her steady play keeps her in the top ten, while others struggled to maintain their opening-day pace. Mariel Galdiano, the first-round leader who opened with a 65, dropped into a tie for 12th place at 8-under par after laboring to a 1-over 71 on Friday. The shift in momentum highlighted the difficulty of the tree-lined layout when accuracy off the tee falters.

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Amateur standout Maria Jose Marin experienced a difficult second round, sliding down the leaderboard after an initial 66. The Colombian native and reigning Augusta National Women's Amateur champion posted a 3-over 75 on Friday. Despite the setback, the Arkansas senior and 2025 NCAA individual champion managed to qualify for the weekend by making the cut exactly on the number. Her resilience during the closing holes ensured she would play the final 36 holes, though she now trails the lead by 11 strokes. The contrast between her opening and second rounds underscored the volatile scoring conditions present at Columbia-Edgewater.

Lexi Thompson finished her week early, missing the cut after rounds of 73 and 72. The veteran golfer’s performance followed a significant personal announcement made via Instagram, where she shared a sonogram and a photograph with her husband, Max Provost. Thompson confirmed she is expecting a daughter in February, marking a new chapter in her life away from the competitive circuit. Her departure from the tournament leaves the field to chase Yubol, who has previously finished as a runner-up twice this season at the ShopRite LPGA and the Mayakoba event. The Thai leader remains the only player in the field to reach the 12-under mark through two days of competition.