Lydia Ko faced challenges during the second round of the 2025 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at PGA Frisco but managed to make the cut by finishing at 4-over par through two rounds. Her performance at Fields Ranch East on June 20th showed resilience despite trailing the leaders.

Day Two Overview: Ko Holds On to Advance

On Friday, Ko entered the second round at 3-over par. She began with a bogey on the first hole but quickly recovered with a birdie on the second. However, additional bogeys on the front nine led to a 38, putting her behind the pace. On the back nine, Ko steadied her play by making pars on seven holes, with a bogey on the 12th and a birdie on the 14th. Her round of 73 left her at 4-over for the championship, 10 shots behind the leader after 36 holes.

Leaderboard Highlights Following Round Two

Jeeno Thitikul impressed with a 2-under 70 on the second day, maintaining a three-shot lead at 6-under overall. Trailing her are Minjee Lee and Rio Takeda, tied for second at 3-under. Other notable players include Lexi Thompson at 2-under, and several competitors tied at 1-over and even-par scores, showcasing a competitive field.

• 1. Jeeno Thitikul: -6
• T2. Minjee Lee: -3
• T2. Rio Takeda: -3
• 4. Lexi Thompson: -2
• T5. Somi Lee: -1
• T5. Auston Kim: -1
• T5. Chisato Iwai: -1
• T8. Shinsil Bang: Even
• T8. Yealimi Noh: Even
• T8. Miyu Yamashita: Even
• T11. Ruixin Liu: +1
• T11. Mi Hyang Lee: +1
• T11. Hye-Jin Choi: +1
• T11. Youmin Hwang: +1
• T11. Maja Stark: +1
• T16. Brianna Do: +2
• T16. Ana Belac: +2
• T16. Jenny Bae: +2
• T16. Peiyun Chien: +2
• T16. Esther Henseleit: +2
• T16. Angel Yin: +2
• T16. Leona Maguire: +2
• T16. Nelly Korda: +2
• T16. Brooke M. Henderson: +2

Detailed Look at Lydia Ko’s First Round Performance

During the opening round, Ko’s play was mixed across the 18 holes. She started with a bogey on the first hole but immediately bounced back with a birdie on the second. Several missed opportunities and bogeys, however, kept her at 1-over on the front nine. She finished the back nine with a par 35, shooting even-par for those nine holes. Her total score of 73 in Round 1 set the stage for a challenging second day.

• Hole 1, Par 5: 6 (+1)
• Hole 2, Par 4: 3 (-1)
• Hole 3, Par 5: 5 (Even)
• Hole 4, Par 3: 4 (+1)
• Hole 5, Par 4: 4 (Even)
• Hole 6, Par 4: 5 (+2)
• Hole 7, Par 4: 3 (+1)
• Hole 8, Par 3: 3 (Even)
• Hole 9, Par 5: 5 (Even)
• Out: 38 (+1)
• Hole 10, Par 4: 4 (+1)
• Hole 11, Par 4: 4 (+1)
• Hole 12, Par 4: 5 (+1)
• Hole 13, Par 3: 3 (+1)
• Hole 14, Par 5: 4 (Even)
• Hole 15, Par 4: 4 (Even)
• Hole 16, Par 4: 4 (Even)
• Hole 17, Par 3: 3 (Even)
• Hole 18, Par 4: 4 (Even)
• In: 35 (Even)
• Total: 73 (+1)

What to Expect Moving Forward

Lydia Ko’s position after two rounds keeps her in contention but leaves a significant gap to close if she hopes to challenge the leaders. Jeeno Thitikul’s strong performance places pressure on other top contenders, including Minjee Lee and Rio Takeda. As the tournament progresses at Fields Ranch East, Ko’s experience and determination will be vital if she aims to advance further in this high-stakes championship.