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Weather disrupts U.S. Women's Open

SOUTHERN PINES, N.C., June 29 (UPI) -- Angela Park maintained a two-shot lead Friday even though she never set foot on the course at the weather-plagued U.S. Women's Open at Southern Pines, N.C.

In-Bee Park, meanwhile, moved into a strong challenging position by completing 36 holes at even-par 142. She was the only player among the top 15 who hit a shot Friday.

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Off-and-on lightning and rain delays prevented the scheduled afternoon starters from beginning their rounds, creating the possibility that the tournament might not finish until Monday.

Angela Park shot a 3-under 68 over the Pine Needles course Thursday and was still in front when play was halted Friday. Amy Hung, Ji-Yai Shin, Joo Mi Kim, Shi Hyun Ahn, Julieta Granada and Charlotte Mayorkas were all tied for second at 1-under -- and none of them had started the second round.

In-Bee Park was one of eight players at even par, but the other seven had played only 18 holes. They included Christie Kerr, Brittany Lincicome, Morgan Pressel and Lorena Ochoa.

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Angela Stafford was among the players who were able to complete 36 holes at 1-over. Defending champion Birdie Kim was 1-over through 15 holes of the second round.

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