A Lim Kim made enough birdies in an up-and-down second round to maintain a cushion between herself and top-ranked Nelly Korda at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions, the LGPA Tour season opener.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Top-ranked Nelly Korda had quite the close for herself, and former Red Sox closer Derek Lowe provided a big save during her round as well.

A Lim Kim maintains flying start at the LPGA Tours Tournament of Champions, leading by three shots after the second round; World No 1 Nelly Korda moves up to third after second round 37 and sits four shots off the lead;