Bethany Wu tops US Women's Amateur qualifying

GLEN COVE, New York — Bethany Wu shot a 2-under 68 on Tuesday in the U.S. Women's Amateur to top the 64 match-play qualifiers.

The 17-year-old American finished stroke play at 3-under 137 at Nassau Country Club. Australia's Oh Su-hyun, the first-round leader, was a shot back along with Andrea Lee. Oh had a 72, and Lee shot 69.

Brooke Mackenzie Henderson, the 16-year-old Canadian who was the low amateur in the U.S. Women's Open, had a 71 to tie for 12th at 2 over.

The Philippines' Princess Mary Superal, 17, who won the US Girls' Junior last month, was another stroke back after a 73.

Defending champion Emma Talley tied for 46th at 6 over. She followed her opening 76 with a 70.

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