Defending champ Jeeno grabs three-shot lead at windy Mizuho Americas Open

The world number two from Thailand built a 36-hole total of eight-under 136 at Mountain Ridge Country Club in West Caldwell, New Jersey, where the chilly, blustery winds made putting the speedy, undulating greens particularly difficult for much of the day. She was three shots clear of American Jennifer Kupcho, who also carded a 69 for 139. "I didn't do well when the wind (was) really picking up in the beginning," Jeeno said. "Luckily we didn't have much wind on the back nine. After the rain came the wind just, like, shut down.