Kim Hyo-joo Jumps to Co-Leader in Second Round of LPGA FM Championship

South Korean golfer Kim Hyo-joo has jumped to a tie for the lead in the second round of the LPGA Tour FM Championship.

Playing the second round of the tournament at TPC Boston (par 72) in Norton, Massachusetts, USA, Kim shot 5-under par with six birdies and one bogey.

With a halfway total of 9-under par, Kim tied for the lead alongside Ally Corpuz of the United States and Miyu Yamashita of Japan.

Having secured two wins on the LPGA Tour this season, Kim has reached the halfway mark with a strong stepping stone toward her third victory of the year.

"It has been a really long time since I saw my name at the top of the leaderboard," Kim said. "I am heading back to Korea after this tournament, and I want to focus on the remaining two rounds so I can return home with good energy."

Kim Sei-young, who was the sole leader after the first round, dropped two shots and slipped into a tie for 9th place at 6-under par overall.

Yoo Hae-ran, Choi Hye-jin, and Lee So-mi positioned themselves alongside Kim Sei-young in a tie for 9th.

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