Jang goes from qualifier to leader at LPGA season opener
OCALA, Fla. (AP) - Ha Na Jang went from qualifier to leader in just a few days at the LPGA season opener.
Jang, ranked 21st in the world, shot a 7-under 65 in the second round of the Coates Golf Championship on Thursday and opened a four-shot lead over Stacy Lewis heading into the third round.
The South Korean has full status on the LPGA Tour, but because the opener isn't a full-field event, she had to qualify last Saturday. Her extra time at Golden Golf & Ocala Equestrian Club certainly paid dividends. She's made one bogey in two rounds.
The start of the round was delayed 90 minutes because of frost, and the interruption prevented about 50 players from completing 18 holes. They will return Friday morning to finish.
Ha Na Jang, of South Korea, pumps her fist after her putt on the first hole during the second round of the Coates Golf Championship LPGA tournament at the Golden Ocala Golf and Equestrian Club in Ocala, Fla., Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/The Ocala Star-Banner, Bruce Ackerman) MAGS OUT
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Ha Na Jang, right, of South Korea, right, talks to someone along the ropes as walks on the 10th hole with Min Seo Kwak of South Korea, during the second round of the Coates Golf Championship LPGA tournament at the Golden Ocala Golf and Equestrian Club in Ocala, Fla., Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/The Ocala Star-Banner, Bruce Ackerman) MAGS OUT
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Ha Na Jang, of South Korea, laughs after her putt on the 10th hole during the second round of the Coates Golf Championship LPGA tournament at the Golden Ocala Golf and Equestrian Club in Ocala, Fla., Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/The Ocala Star-Banner, Bruce Ackerman) MAGS OUT
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Ha Na Jang, of South Korea, hits from the 10th tee during the second round of the Coates Golf Championship LPGA tournament at the Golden Ocala Golf and Equestrian Club in Ocala, Fla., Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/The Ocala Star-Banner, Bruce Ackerman) MAGS OUT
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Cheyenne Woods, right, walks with her caddie after teeing off on 11th hole.during the first round of the LPGA's Coates Golf Championship at Golden Ocala Golf and Equestrian Club in Ocala, Fla., on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015. (AP Photo/The Star-Banner Photo, Bruce Ackerman)
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Lydia Ko, left, of New Zealand, talks with Stacey Lewis as they walk from the 10th tee during the first round of the LPGA's Coates Golf Championship at Golden Ocala Golf and Equestrian Club in Ocala, Fla., on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015. (AP Photo/The Star-Banner Photo, Bruce Ackerman)
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Stacy Lewis of The Woodlands, Texas acknowledges the gallery as she leaves the 12th hole during the first round of the LPGA Coates Golf Championship at the Golden Ocala Golf and Equestrian Club in Ocala, Fla. on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015. (AP Photo/The Ocala Star-Banner, Bruce Ackerman) MAGS OUT
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Michelle Wie chips out of a bunker on the 10th hole during the first round of the LPGA's Coates Golf Championship at Golden Ocala Golf and Equestrian Club in Ocala, Fla., on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015. (AP Photo/The Star-Banner Photo, Bruce Ackerman)
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Michelle Wie of Honolulu, HI chips out of a bunker on the 10th hole during the first round of the LPGA's Coates Golf Championship at Golden Ocala Golf and Equestrian Club in Ocala, Fla., on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015. (AP Photo/The Star-Banner Photo, Bruce Ackerman)
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