Golf: Hinako Shibuno misses cut in lead-up to British Open defense

Japan's Hinako Shibuno hit a hurdle as she prepares to defend her Women's British Open title, crashing out in the second round of the Ladies Scottish Open on Friday.The 21-year-old missed the cut after following her 8-over opening round of 79 with a 6-over 77 at the Renaissance Club in North Berwick, Scotland.Her two-round total was nine shots shy of the 5-over cut line.The Aug. 13-16 tournament is the traditional lead-up event to the Women's British Open, which is scheduled to tee off on Aug. 20 at Scotland's Royal Troon Golf Club.Shibuno lacked her usual energy for a second straight day, …READ FULL ARTICLE