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What Wind?
As is often the case in this part of the world, the weather forecast for the second day of the Women's British open has so far been notable only for its complete lack of accuracy. In place of the projected 25mph winds howling over the Old Course there is a gentle breeze from the east that has the front nine — in contrast with yesterday — playing a lot easier. Good scores today will have to made on the way out.
Which is exactly what Juli Inkster has done. Apparently on the way home after an opening 79, the seven-time major champion nipped to the turn in 31 shots, five under par, and birdied the tenth for good measure. Suddenly, the Californian is level par for the tournament and only one shot behind Annika Sorenstam, who has failed to take advantage of the benign conditions and sits even par for the day, one under for the championship.
One other to make early progress today is Sherri Steinhauer. Three times a winner of this event, the American has yet to drop a shot through 12 holes and is now three under par, three shots behind the overnight leader, Lorena Ochoa.
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