Lee5 Leads Evian Champ Kim at LPGA Portland Classic
Lee Jeong-Eun leads with a 12-under total after birdieing five consecutive holes, moving closer to her first LPGA Tour win at the Portland Classic, officials said.
- Jeongeun Lee5 leads the LPGA Portland Classic after shooting a second-round 67 on Friday, August 15, 2025, at Columbia Edgewater Golf Course.
- Lee5 started the day one stroke behind overnight leader Adela Cernousek, who struggled with a 75 and fell outside the top 20.
- Lee5 made six birdies including five consecutive on the front nine, moving to 12-under par, while Grace Kim and Gurleen Kaur were one shot behind at 11-under.
- Kim, who claimed the Evian title last month, carded a seven-under 65 featuring an eagle and six birdies. She acknowledged that the tournament tends to see many birdies and mentioned she plans to stay patient and avoid being overly ambitious.
- Stephanie Meadow missed the cut after a second-round 77, while Lee5’s lead suggests she may capture her first LPGA Tour title following consistent strong performances.
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Lee5 Leads Evian Champ Kim At LPGA Portland Classic
South Korea's Lee5 Jeong-eun fired six birdies in a five-under par 67 on Friday to grab a one-shot lead over Evian Championship winner Grace Kim and Gurleen Kaur in the second round of the LPGA Portland Classic.
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