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Golf News: South Korea’s Jang Ha-na Leads Feng Shahshan of China in 2016 Kumho Tires Ladies Open

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(Photo : gettyimages.com) Jang ha-na is leading the 2016 Kumho Tire Ladies Open.

Professional golfer Jang Ha-na of South Korea fired a five-under 67 to claim the lead in the second-round of the ongoing 2016 Kumho Tire Ladies Open golf tournament in Shandong province in China on Saturday.

 According to Xinhua, with the impressive game performance, Jang is one stroke clear of Feng Shanshan (68) of China and compatriot Bae Seon-woo (65).

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"I played great. But you know, I became too aggressive at No. 7. I hit a driver instead of a fairway metal and just hit a poor drive. I lost my ball and made a double bogey," Jang said. "But I recovered well, and now I have a great chance. There should be a great show tomorrow. We are playing very well."

The 24-year-old native of Seoul is currently the No. 10 in the world rankings. Jang has won twice on the US LPGA Tour this year, winning the Coates Golf Championship in Ocala, Florida in February, and the HSBC Women's Championship in Singapore in March.

Meanwhile, Feng also had a good start with remarkable two birdies in her first three holes. However, the Chinese No. 1 golf player could only connect on two more shots at the 10th and 12th holes in her bogey-free round, according to Sina.

"I gave myself many, many birdie chances, but sometimes you couldn't make them roll. Today was one of those days. The last six holes I was putting for birdie but didn't make anything," Feng said. "But I was happy that I have been bogey-free for two days.

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