Kang stays cool in rain to lead after 2nd round of Women's World Championship

Danielle Kang avoided distractions during a rain-soaked day and shot a 9-under 63 Friday for a one-shot lead after the second round of the Women's World Championship in Singapore.

Kang opened with a 71 for a 10-under 134 total after two rounds.

Allisen Corpuz (65), Hyo Joo Kim (67) and first-round leader Elizabeth Szokol (71) were a shot back at the Sentosa Golf Club. Szokol opened on Thursday with a 64.

Three others, including American player Nelly Korda, were another shot back at 8-under 136.

The round was suspended by heavy rainfall, but it didn't faze Kang.

"I actually don't mind weather delays that much because I feel I just have time to chill. I feel less rushed," Kang said.

"But my caddie was really helpful in the rain," she added. "I told him he had magic towels. I don't know what was happening, but the grip was fully soaked when it went in the bag, and every time he handed me the club, it was completely dry. So it was pretty incredible."