Golf Links: Friday, July 28 news and notes

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Webb and Kerr lead the way

I like to be challenged mentally – Cristie Kerr

On a cold and windy Thursday in Ayrshire Cristie Kerr went out early and carded a bogey-free 6-under 66.

Karrie Webb went out late. It was colder and windier and she carded a 7-under 65.

And the pair are happily leading the way at the LPGA-Ladies European Tour co-sanctioned Ladies Scottish Open.

Links golf doesn’t suit everybody but it clearly suits Karrie Webb and Cristie Kerr.

The Hall of Famer was on her game Thursday.

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Starting behind the veterans, who aren’t likely to relinquish their edge willingly, Stacy Lewis, Pornanong Phatlum, Inbee Park, and Sei Young Kim are close enough to make a play for the top of the board if they’re able to manage the weather conditions.

So Yeon Ryu and Ariya Jutanugarn, both starting at 1-under, have more ground to make up today. And Lydia Ko, Morgan Pressel, and Paula Creamer need to be thinking today about making the cut. They’re all flirting with the projected +3 cut line.

Second round play begins at 6:45am local time (GME +1). Check here for pairings and tee times. Golf Channel begins broadcast coverage of the Ladies Scottish Open 2nd round at 9:30am ET.