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Just returned to the media room after following some quarterfinal matches for nine holes. The fairways are still extremely wet. I didn't walk too many places where my sneakers did not squeak from the moisture below. However, I have yet to see a drop for casual water.
The USGA-spec greens are still holding up beautifully. Putts are rolling pure, although I have not seen any dramatics yet.
Luz Alejandra Cangrejo leads 1 up at the turn against Kim Kaufman, mainly due to some short-game wizardry. She got up and down for par on holes four, five, six and seven, winning the fifth. She three-putted for bogey at eight and made a terrible chip at nine, but neither miscue cost her a hole. Kaufman missed a 6-foot par putt at No. 8 and lipped out a 5-footer on nine.
Did see quite a few players who have already been eliminated out on the course or practice areas. Ani Gulugian is planning to go into New York City on Saturday for some sightseeing before leaving for Flagstaff, Ariz., and next week's Canon Cup. Alexis Thompson was out on the practice green with a handful of players.
For these kids, there's no such thing as a day off.
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