Hye-Jin Choi, Carlota Ciganda and Lindy Duncan share the lead at The Annika after a challenging second round at Pelican Golf Club.
Choi overcame an early pair of bogeys to shoot a 3-under 67, keeping her in contention for her first LPGA Tour win.
“She was not rattled by the early errors,” according to ESPN.
Ciganda surged into the top spot by birdying her final four holes to finish with a 63.
Lindy Duncan, a 35-year-old Floridian, is tied with them while seeking her first career victory on the tour.
Duncan noted that the week has progressed rapidly, which she considers a positive factor.
World number one Nelly Korda sits four shots behind the leaders after posting a 69.
Korda struggled with the shifting wind and fast Bermuda greens, which she described as some of the quickest she has encountered.
“I had a lot of chances, but you can just tell that from yesterday morning to today afternoon with the wind, that is what the defense of this golf course is,” Korda told reporters.
The tournament serves as the final regular-season event before the top 60 players in the Race to CME Globe advance to the Naples finale.
Choi, who was a runner-up in the 2017 U.S. Women’s Open, expressed confidence in her recent experience playing in championship groups.
“I have two rounds left, but I have recently played in a champion group on the tournament before, so I have that experience and I am going just try my best and concentrate on my game,” Choi said.
The Japanese duo of Mao Saigo and Minami Katsu remain two shots off the lead.
The field continues to navigate the difficult conditions at Pelican Golf Club as the pressure of the season finale mounts.
Players must adapt to the wind, which has turned the course into a rigorous test of putting speed and patience.
The winner of the upcoming finale in Naples will secure a $2 million prize.