Richoh Women's British Open

Well, it's now right around 10 pm at Carnoustie and the 2nd round of the Ricoh Women's British Open is in the books. Caroline Masson sits in first place with rounds of 68 & 65. She currently leads the tournament at -11. Caroline carded a bogey free round today and dropped in 7 birdies!

In second place are Meena Lee & Inbee Park at 10 under, followed by Se Ri Pak, Na Yeon Choi and Dewi Claire Schreefel at -8. Inbee had a record tying career low 64 on friday, as did Hall of Famer Se Ri Pak, marking the low round of the championship thus far!

World's #1 Yani Tseng had a much better round today carding a 66 to go to -7. Her first round 71 had everyone wondering if she's put too much pressure on herself to continue that level of play. I don't think so. Everyone is going to have some tourneys that are just off. The best players in the sport can have a day that is trying to get even one birdie. That's golf. Yani has been pretty darn consistent in her level of play. It's no difference that someone like Tiger Woods who gets so many wins but then doesn't finish in the top 10. Today, Yani grabbed an eagle, 6 birdies and 2 bogeys. Her driving distance today was up her 1st round by 16 yards. She had fewer putts, and hit more fairways. Yani has the one thing that many don't when she's on the course; she can stay very relaxed and focused on what she needs to do. Can she grab another win at Carnoustie, I say yes. If anyone can, Yani can. She has a maturity when she steps on the course that surpasses some of those nearly double her age. I believe  saturday and sunday are going to be very interesting to watch her climb even further up the leader board and stand a great chance at defending her title!

There were lots of rounds in the 60's today compared to yesterday. The ones that moved up today, moved tremendously. Take Jiyai Shin for example, she started today in a T90 and finished in a T23. A favorite of mine Karen Stupples did the same, starting in a T75 and finishing in a T38. Karen has become the "Queen of Eagles" via her friendly fans on Twitter, and rightfully so. Karen carded an eagle on #6 today (which she took par on yesterday). She also had 4 birdies and 1 double bogey to grab a 68. What you may not know, is that Karen is the 2004 Champion of the Richoh Women's British Open!

Linda Wessberg of Sweeden started today in a T62 and finished in a T12 after carding 8 (yes eight) birdies accompanied by 2 bogeys. I believe this gal is going to to be within the top 5 after Saturday's round and one to watch on Sunday! Also watch Sophie Giquel-Bettan, who jumped into a T12 after starting in a T30. I think this gal has some great play ahead of her this weekend! Also climbing were Suzann Pettersen, Michelle Wie, Janice Moodie and Jimin Kang to name a few.

Some ladies that took a bit of a fall down the leader board, were Angela Stanford who got off to a great start yesterday, but today had 2 double bogeys, 1 bogey and 5 birdies to snag a 72. Ueda Momoko started in a tie for 7th place and dropped to a T18 by days end.

Three time winner here, Kari Webb finished her 2nd round at 71, to place her into a 15 player tie for 23rd. While she won in '95, '97 and 2002, she's going to have to tame the course and get some birds if not eagles going tomorrow if she hopes to be in any kind of contention on Sunday. She is a phenomenal player and has it within her, but can she stick it out while being behind the leader by 8 strokes? Only time will tell.

Now, your History lesson of the day.......
How many of you knew that this is the first time the Ricoh Women's British Open is being played at the prestigious links course at Carnoustie Golf Links. While Carnoustie hosted "The Open Championship" on 7 different occasions, it is the first time for the ladies. It is said that the course is in it's best playing condition it's ever been in. Designed by Alan Robertson of St. Andrews, James Braid redesigned the Championship Course in 1926. Finally, the last 3 holes were