Hana Wakimoto Dominates LPGA's Toto Japan Classic

Hana Wakimoto leads the LPGA's Toto Japan Classic with a 13-under-par total of 131 after two rounds. She holds a two-stroke lead over Yealimi Noh and Ariya Jutanugarn. The tournament marks the end of LPGA's four-event Asian swing encompassing China, South Korea, and Malaysia.

Hana Wakimoto continued her impressive form at the LPGA's Toto Japan Classic, shooting a 4-under 68 on Friday. Her performance maintains her lead after the second round, as she holds a 13-under-par total of 131 over 36 holes.

The Japanese golfer set the pace with a 63 in the opening round, establishing herself as the player to beat. Yealimi Noh from the United States and Ariya Jutanugarn of Thailand are trailing just two strokes behind.

This Japan tournament wraps up the LPGA's four-event Asian swing, which featured stops in China, South Korea, and Malaysia.

(With inputs from agencies.)