Golf-Shibuno seizes lead in U.S. Women's Open second round

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The 22-year-old from Japan carded a four-under par 67 for a three-stroke lead over Sweden's Linn Grant (69), recovering from two bogeys on the Jackrabbit course, one of two layouts being used at Champions Golf Club due to diminished daylight hours. Grant, who is one of six amateurs to make the cut, credits her father - a former college player-turned-instructor who caddies for her this week - with helping her develop her short game. American Amy Olson ceded her first-round lead after a trio of bogeys and a double-bogey on the par-four 15 saw her carding a one-over par 72, finishing her round tied for third with compatriots Kaitlyn Papp and Megan Khang.

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