LPGA Tour 2026 7 2026-04-03 2026-04-03 https://r2.thesportsdb.com/images/media/event/thumb/apqe561765285863.jpg https://r2.thesportsdb.com/images/media/event/poster/5tw4xr1765285852.jpg The second round at Shadow Creek presents a significant tactical shift as wind gusts exceeding 32 km/h are forecasted to sweep through the desert. The primary challenge for the field is managing ball flight on the exposed back nine, where "glass-like" green speeds make any shot missing the correct tier nearly impossible to stop. The objective for the overnight leaders is to maintain their aggressive mindset on the par-5s while practicing extreme caution on the water-heavy 17th and 18th holes. Strategically, the round is expected to be a battle of attrition. The goal for those near the cut line—which typically hovers in the over-par range at this venue—is to prioritize "center-of-the-green" targets to avoid the penalizing bunkers and rocky brush. With the course drying out, the objective for the leaders is to protect their positions by managing their spin rates into the firming surfaces. The tactical focus remains on the par-3 17th, a hole that can easily "swing the leaderboard" by several strokes in the closing stages of the day. 2461753