Inbee Park maintains her third position in second round at Vancouver
South Korean Inbee Park posted a 71 in the second round of CN Canadian Women’s Open 2012 to stay firm on the third position along with three other contenders.
Park kicked off the CN Canadian Women’s Open 2012 in grand style as she shot a superb 68 in the opening round to tie for the third position. However, the second round saw her cling to the same pace, which helped
her maintain her position.
Park faced a little trouble facing her nearest rivals but since she managed to strengthen her position in the first round, she did fine. Moreover, her game looked more refined and more perfect than ever before
as she made balanced strokes on most of the holes.
The South Korean star parred the first three holes on the front nine, but wavered on the par-4 fourth hole and ended up carding a bogey. She sent the Canadian spectators clapping when she launched her first
birdie on the par-4 ninth hole.
On the back nine, she moved ahead with same pace, but avoided making any bogey. She reeled off her second birdie on the 16th.
Analysts said that Park is one of the few players in the roster, who have what it takes to trouble their rivals, and she is expected to further improve her position in the next two rounds.
Commentators pointed out that despite several players having scored well in the second round, Park position appears to be strong. However, the LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association) star will have to put
her best foot forward in the third round as players who could not perform well on the first day will look to boost their scores in the third round.
Speaking to the media about what it felt like to remain in a good position in the first two rounds, Park said that she is confident and happy to make a solid start. She pointed out that Friday was far better
than the first day of the tournament as she found it easier to strike the ball perfectly.
“It was a good ball striking day. I was happy with the way I was hitting the ball, but it wasn't the best putting day. I left three or four out there, but it happens,” Park said.
“I'm still happy with my stroke, and I'm really confident with the putter, even if it didn't go in. So maybe it will fall in the next two days”.
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