Golf: Ko two shots off pace at British Open

Lydia Ko of New Zealand lines up a putt. Photo / AP.

Lydia Ko played through difficult conditions to finish her second round with a 73 at the British Women's Open overnight (NZT).

She finished the day five under par and is currently tied in second position.

Ko finished day two with 4 birdies and 5 bogeys including three consecutive ones on the 11th, 12th and 13th hole, but regained momentum with birdies on the 14th and 15th.

Ko sits two shots behind Norwegian Suzann Pettersen, who leads after shooting a three-under 69.