NERVOUS WICHANEE HAS FUN FOR LEAD

Early birdie spree does the trick but Korda among host of big names to miss 8-over cut

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Thailand's Wichanee Meechai was a bundle of nerves before the second round of the US Women's Open on May 31, but she told herself to just "go with the flow" and have fun.

With not much expectations, she kept her focus and launched an early birdie spree, ending the day with a two-shot lead as world No. 1 Nelly Korda missed the cut.

Wichanee, who has never posted a top-10 finish at a Major, rattled off six birdies and three bogeys on her way to a three-under 67 at Lancaster Country Club in Pennsylvania.

That left the 31-year-old from Bangkok on four-under 136 for the tournament after 36 holes, two clear of Andrea Lee of the United States, who finished on two under after a second straight 69.

The Thai revealed afterwards she had nearly been overcome with nerves before the start of the round.

"Before the tee time, I was so nervous," she said.

"Like my hands just shaking, my brain just stop working. But still trying to commit to the shot. I know that the course is hard, so just go with the flow probably.