Jeeno Thitikul continues to shine at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship, extending her lead with a stellar performance on Friday. The world No. 2 golfer finished her round with consecutive birdies, carding a 2-under 70 to reach 6-under 138. This puts her three strokes ahead of Rio Takeda and Minjee Lee, and four strokes ahead of Lexi Thompson, who is making a strong comeback bid.

Thitikul's Remarkable Performance

Thitikul, a 22-year-old from Thailand, expressed her surprise at her own performance. "To be honest, I didn't think it was going to be that good out there," she said. "Especially today, I told my coach, 'If anybody can shoot under par today, that player will be really, really great.' I'm shooting 2-under par, and I was like, 'Wow!'"

Thompson's Comeback Journey

Lexi Thompson, who has been semi-retired, is in contention for her first major title in over a decade. Despite not playing a full schedule, Thompson remains dedicated to her game. "Any time I tee it up, I want to come out here and compete and win," she said. "I just want to make sure that I'm fully ready every time I tee it up."

Thompson, who last won a major at the Kraft Nabisco Championship in 2014, has had a challenging journey but remains optimistic. "It's just something that I'm going to take one shot at a time," she added. "When you get to thinking too far ahead of time, it just gets to you, so I'm just really going to embrace the moment."

Challenging Conditions

The Fields Ranch East course at PGA Frisco presented tough conditions with feel-like temperatures exceeding 100 degrees and persistent Texas winds. Only seven of the 156 players were under par through two rounds, and there have been no bogey-free rounds this week.

Looking Ahead

With Thitikul leading the pack and Thompson in the hunt, the weekend promises to be an exciting showdown. Thitikul is seeking her first major win, while Thompson aims to add another major title to her illustrious career. The competition is fierce, and the stakes are high as the players navigate the challenging course and conditions.

Stay tuned for more updates on the Women's PGA Championship as the drama unfolds.