The USA set a 36-hole scoring mark, fueled by matching bogey-free scores of 8-under 65 from Jennifer Kupcho and Kristen Gillman on the O’Meara Course, to take a one-stroke lead over defending champion Republic of Korea and three strokes over first-round leader Japan.
Scotland, who were placed in 13th spot after day one, finished day two in a share of 12th place on a team total of one-under par.
Aboyne’s Shannon McWilliam carded an impressive three-under 69 with Connie Jaffrey’s level par round of 72 also counting towards the team score.
Espirito Santo Trophy – Team Leaderboard
Espirito Santo Trophy – Individual Leaderboard
In the individual competititon, Shannon McWilliam is the top Scot in T15 on two-under par. Ayean Cho (Republic of Korea) and Yuka Yasuda (Japan) lead the way on thirteen-under par.
LEADERBOARD132 Ayean Cho (South Korea) 68 64, Yuka Yasuka (Japan) 65 67.
135 Jennifer Kupcho (USA) 70 65.
SELECTED SCORES
143 Olivia Mehaffey (Ireland) 70 73, Shannon McWilliam (Scotland) 74 69 (T14).
146 Connie Jaffrey (Scotland) 74 72, Sophie Lamb (England) 75 71 (T39)
147 Hollie Muse (England) 77 70 (T48)
148 Annabell Fuller (England) 74 74 (T54)
150 Hannah McCook (Scotland) 77 73 (T76)
