Hyo Joo Kim grabs 3-shot edge at Lotte Championship

South Korea's Hyo Joo Kim carded her second consecutive 5-under-par 67 on Thursday to grab a three-shot lead at the midpoint of the Lotte Championship in Ewa Beach, Hawaii.

Hyo Joo Kim sits at 10-under 134 through two rounds at Hoakalei Country Club. Australia's Sarah Kemp holds second place at 7 under following a 69.

Thailand's Ariya Jutanugarn (second-round 68) and South Korea's Haeji Kang (70) are tied for third at 6