Sei Young Kim is one of the few later starters to break par in round two. The South Korean carded six birdies in her two-under-par round of 70. Playing partner Ashleigh Buhai, the Women's Open champion in 2022, birdies the last to ensure she'll be around for the weekend.

The first AIG Women's British Open at Royal Porthcawl begins Thursday with a forecast of light rain and gusty winds. Windy conditions are expected to persist throughout the tournament, with gusts up to 20 mph. Temperatures will peak at 70 degrees on Thursday before settling in the 60s for the remainder of the week.