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Wie Among Leaders in Canada

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Hillsdale Golf and Country Club dried out ... for a day.

Firmer conditions and tougher pin placements stopped the birdie barrage that highlighted the first two rounds of CN Canadian Women's Open.

When play began on Saturday morning the leaders were at 11-under par. When play ended Saturday evening, the leaders were just one stroke better at 12-under par.

Round 2 co-leader Ai Miyazato was joined by defending champion Michelle Wie and American rookie Tiffany Joh atop the leaderboard.

Despite shooting a four-under 68 on Saturday, Wie says she is still leaving too many putts on the course.

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