ESPN Golf: Jenny Shin Opens 5-Shot Lead at Women's Scottish Open After Round 2

Shin Takes Command at Dundonald Links

South Korea's Jenny Shin fired a second-round 5-under 67 at Dundonald Links to open a five-shot lead at the Women's Scottish Open (co-sanctioned by the LPGA Tour and Ladies European Tour), reaching 11-under par overall.

After an opening bogey, Shin bounced back with six birdies—including a closing birdie—to put distance between herself and the field. "Tried really hard not to make any three-putts," she said, crediting putting discipline as a key factor.

Chasing Pack Loses Ground

Day-1 co-leader Lauren Coughlin—the 2024 Scottish Open champion and April's Aramco Championship winner—struggled to a 2-over 74, dropping to 4-under and into a tie for fourth alongside Japan's Erika Hara.

Germany's Esther Henseleit is the closest challenger at 6-under, posting a 4-under 68 that included an eagle. South Korea's A Lim Kim held third at 5-under after an even-par round.

Korda in Danger of Missing the Cut

World No. 1 Nelly Korda finds herself in an unfamiliar position—sitting at 4-over par, two shots outside the projected cut line. She closed her round with four consecutive bogeys, a sharp contrast to her dominant form earlier this season.

Defending champion Lottie Woad is safely through in a tie for 11th at even par.

Strokeslab Perspective

Without full SG data available, Shin's verbal emphasis on avoiding three-putts aligns directly with sound SG: Putting strategy. Korda's late-round collapse warrants a closer look at her SG: ATG and SG: Putting trends heading into the weekend.