The top story is, of course, the top of the leaderboard. As of this writing, that spot is currently taken by amateur Brittany Lang, a 19-year-old Blue Devil from McKinney, Texas.

Could we end up with another Se Ri Pak/Jenny Chuasiriporn playoff, a la 1998? In that infamous incident, Blue Devil Chausiriporn set the record for the lowest total ever by an amateur (290) yet still lost in a playoff to Se Ri Pak. Could this be Duke’s year?

All-American Brittany is showing all kinds of poise, as befits an NCAA champion, but I have to ask, what’s up with the Carolina blue shirt she was wearing yesterday? Dukies everywhere demand an explanation.

Even par isn’t always even par

Annika finished up even par, leaving her two off the lead, and in her post-round interview said “if someone had told me ahead of time I’d finish up with even par, I would’ve taken it.” Meanwhile, 17-year-old Morgan Pressel started with five birdies yet finished with even par and broke down in tears. “I let this get away,” she said. It’s not over yet, Morgan. Hang in there!

If you enjoy watching train wrecks, keep your eye on the 18th hole. Normally a par 5, they’ve changed it to a par 4 for the weekend (much like 16 at Pinehurst No. 2 last weekend). It’s now averaging 4.7 strokes, and eating some players alive. Jennifer Rosales, in her best Lara Croft: Tomb Raider getup, observed, “this is a nightmare.”

Check out the full leaderboard here.

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