Lee So-Mi of South Korea came close to becoming only the second player in LPGA history to shoot a 59 on the second day of the Honda LPGA Thailand 2026 tournament on Friday. (Photo: Pakawich Damrongkiattisak)PATTAYA - Lee So-Mi of South Korea seized the halfway lead at the Honda LPGA Thailand tournament in spectacular fashion on Friday, while Thai favourite Jeeno Thitikul celebrated her 23rd birthday with a magical masterclass. With a 36-hole aggregate of 17-under 127, Lee heads into the weekend with a three-stroke advantage over second-placed Jeeno, who posted a nine-under 63, her second successive bogey-free round. Lee won the Dow Championship last year in partnership with compatriot Im Jin-Hee but is still awaiting her maiden solo LPGA Tour triumph. Only one further birdie at the 18th followed, but Jeeno was delighted to spend such a special day for her in the company of many hundreds of the Jeeno Thitikul Fan Group.

Source: Bangkok Post February 20, 2026 18:36 UTC