Hye-Jin Choi, Carlota Ciganda and Lindy Duncan share the lead at 12-under 128 after 36 holes at The Annika in Belleair, Florida.
Choi recovered from two bogeys to shoot a 3-under 67, keeping her in contention for her first LPGA Tour victory in 127 attempts, according to recent reports.
Ciganda surged into the top spot by birdieing her final four holes to finish with a 63, as noted by industry coverage.
Duncan also carded a 66 to join the leaders, marking the first time the 35-year-old has held a share of the lead through two rounds, the outlets reported.
Nelly Korda, playing for the first time in two months, shot a bogey-free 69 to sit four shots back, as described in recent tournament updates.
Reflecting on the challenging conditions, Korda noted, “I had a lot of chances,” before adding that the wind made the course difficult.
Choi remains focused on her performance as she seeks her first win, stating, “I’m going just try my best and concentrate on my game.”
Duncan expressed her comfort with the rapid pace of the event, explaining, “The week has gone by really fast, which is sometimes a good thing.”
Other contenders include Mao Saigo and Minami Katsu, who are currently two shots behind the leaders, according to tournament data.
Gaby Lopez also moved into contention after shooting a 7-under 63, following a notable appearance on stage with Jason Derulo earlier in the week, as reported by sports media.
The event serves as the final regular-season tournament, with the top 60 players in the Race to the CME Globe advancing to the finale.