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her chances of a second major had just gone. She won the from Lee6 and Lee, who moved level with her with a
U.S. Women's Open in 2019. birdie on 15 and one ahead after another on 16.
The day's best round went to Ireland's Leona Maguire. Lee held a tricky par on No. 17 and Noh put her hand on
Her 10-under 61 tied the lowest round ever by a female or her face in frustration after missing a birdie on the 16th.
male in a major — two days after Lee6 did the same in the Lee6 sank a birdie on that hole to pull level with Noh.
second round. They share the record with South Korea's Lee6 and Noh then made birdies on No. 17 to stay one
Hyo Joo Kim, who also did it at Evian in 2014. shot back from Lee and give themselves a chance.
Lee6's big lead evaporated after eight holes as Noh moved Lee snacked on some fruit while she waited for them to
level at 15 under. By hole No. 14 Noh led by one stroke finish the 18th, then realized there could be a playoff and

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