After two days of wind and rain, round 1 leader Yani Tseng extended her lead in the Ricoh Women's British Open from 4 under par to 8 under par by the end of round 2.The Taiwanese player - who is ranked number 5 in the world - carries a 4 shot advantage into today's 3rd round.
The previous days' bad weather certainly affected the game of many top players, including last year's champion Catriona Matthew who failed to make the cut with a disappointing 12 over par. American Paula Creamer made the cut but was disappointed with her +4 score that left her 12 shots off the lead on +4 and Japanese superstar Ai Miyazato also struggled with conditions to finish the 2nd day on +2.
Britanny Lincicome - who, herself missed the cut last year - finihsed the second day in joint 2nd place with -4, level with fellow American Cristie Kerr and Korean Amy Yang.
Young French talent Anne-Lise Caudal (pictured above talking to Preston FM's Lucy Breeze on Thursday)saw her lofty 1st place from day one slip to joint 8th at the end of the second round finishing with -2.
The British flag is being flown in the 3rd round today by Laura Davies, who currently tops the European money table, emerging talents Melissa Reid and Henrietta Zuel, while Birkdale's own Florentyna Parker can be a source of home-course pride as she tees off with Paula Creamer today.
Becky Brewerton from Wales and Janice Moody from Scotland complete the challenge by the Home Nations.
Photos and interview clips will be posted here as the day progresses.
