Feng, Yang share LPGA Tour Qualifying Tournament lead

By foxsports
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) China's Simin Feng and South Korea's Julie Yang shared the second-round lead at 9-under par Thursday in the LPGA Tour Qualifying Tournament.

Feng had a 2-under 70 on LPGA International's Hills Course, and Yang shot a 69 on the Jones Course.

The top 20 finishers Sunday will earn full LPGA Tour cards, and Nos. 21-45 and ties will receive conditional status.

Christine Song was third at 8 under after a 71 on the Hills Course. Cydney Clanton was another stroke back after a 70 on the Hills Course.

Canada's Maude-Aimee LeBlanc and Thailand's Benyapa Niphatsophon were tied for fifth at 6 under. LeBlanc had a 67 on the Hills Course, the best round of the day.