India’s Hitaashee Bakshi overcame a marathon day by returning to the clubhouse with a four-under-par 68 to be among the 37 out of 132 players to finish their second round at the weather-hit Singapore Ladies Masters on Saturday.

Chinese teenager Wang Zixuan also heaved a sigh of relief as the 16-year-old returned with a 70 for a two-day total of three-under-par 141 to ensure she remains in a good position for a shot at glory at the US$100,000 event which is sanctioned by the China Ladies Professional Golf Association (CLPGA).

Multiple suspensions throughout the day due to inclement weather conditions had forced play to be disrupted at the Laguna National Golf Resort Club. Play will now resume at 710am on Sunday morning with first-round leader Cai Danlin of China currently at six-under through four holes.

19-year-old Bakshi, a multiple winner on her domestic tour and also playing on the Thai LPGA, where she topped the Qualifying School this year, kept her composure as she braved not only the elements but also fatigue to keep herself in contention.

“I played 28 holes today and this is the most number of holes I’ve played! I came at 5.30 in the morning. It was a super long day and very tiring. But I’m glad I managed to pull it off today. 

“When I started making birdies, I just felt like, the rhythm’s getting up and then all of a sudden, they put the siren on again and the game stops. It was mentally exhausting but physically, I’ve already prepared myself to play in conditions like this,” said Bakshi, who traded six birdies against two bogeys.

Amateur Ng Jing Xuen was the only Malaysian out of the five in the field to complete two rounds and sit in T30 on two-over-par.

Compatriot Jocelyn Chee remains the leading Malaysian in T12 through one, while Winnie Ng, Aretha Pan, and Geraldine Wong are among the 37 who failed to finish their second round.

The Singapore Ladies Masters, sanctioned by the China Ladies Professional Golf Association (CLPGA)  is the only tournament on China’s premier women’s golf circuit held outside China in their 2024 season.

The top 60 professional players, along with ties, from the opening two rounds will advance to the final round of the Singapore Ladies Masters on Sunday.

Organised by LLD Sports, the Singapore Ladies Masters is proudly sponsored by Marina Bay Sands and CarTimes Group and supported by the Singapore Tourism Board.

Other partners for the event include Laguna National Golf Resort Club (Host Venue), Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore (Official Hotel), adidas (Official Apparel), Shiseido (Official Beauty Partner), GolfJoy (Official Golf Simulator Partner), and Pure Water (Official Water).