ERIN, Wis. (AP) — Mao Saigo already won her first major title this year. She’s putting herself in position for another at U.S. Women’s Open.

Saigo shot a 6-under 66 on Friday to take second-round lead at Erin Hills, At 8-under 136, the 23-year-old Japanese player had a three-stroke advantage over a group of six led by top-ranked Nelly Korda.

If Saigo maintains this pace, she would finish at 16 under to match the score Brooks Koepka had in winning the U.S. Open at Erin Hills in 2017. Koepka matched a U.S. Open record.

Saigo was asked whether 16 under might be within reach.

“It is very difficult to compare,” she said through an intepretor. “All I can say is that I will do my best, and as a result, I would like to make a good result.”

Saigo won Chevron Championship in a playoff outside H

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