Nasa Hataoka makes history with her second ace of the week at LPGA’s Walmart NW Arkansas Championship
Nasa Hataoka made history Saturday at the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship when she became the fifth player to make two aces in an LPGA event, and first since 2016.
Her hole-in-one came at the par-3 sixth at Pinnacle Country Club in Rodgers, Arkansas, measuring 180 yards. Aside from her ace, she made 5 birdies with one bogey for a 6-under 65. She enters the final round at 12 under, and in a share of the lead.
Joining her at 12 under is Minjee Lee who fired a bogey-free 63, making six birdies on the front nine. Through two rounds, Lee has yet to make a bogey.
Jeongeun Lee6 tied Lee for the lowest round of the day with 63. The 2019 U.S. Women’s Open champion, through 36 holes, has made just one bogey. She enters the final round just two back of the two leaders.
Notable names in the mix include U.S. Solheim Cup star Jennifer Kupcho (T-6), Yuka Saso (T-9), Danielle Kang (T-9), Jin Young Ko (T-9), and Maria Fassi (T-18).
Two aces in two days
Tied for the lead
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