Cristie Kerr’s in control after building 5-shot lead in LPGA Championship

Kerr in control, 2 rounds into LPGA Championship

PITTSFORD, N.Y. — Cristie Kerr shot a 6-under 66 on Friday to take a five-stroke lead in the LPGA Championship, the tour’s second major of the season.

Relying on her chipping and near-perfect putting, Kerr had a 10-under 134 total on the Locust Hill Country Club course.

Inbee Park, the 2008 U.S. Women’s Open champion, and Mika Miyazato were tied for second at 5 under after 70s. Brittany Lincicome (69) and Amy Yang (67) were 4 under.

Kerr, the 2007 U.S. Women’s Open winner, had a bogey-free round, closing with birdies on four of her last five holes. She won the State Farm Classic two weeks ago for her first victory of the year.