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New Jersey Teen Megha Ganne Is First Amateur In 15 Years To Share Lead After Any Round At US Women's Open

HOLMDEL, N.J. (CBSNewYork) -- A New Jersey teen continues to impress at the U.S. Women's Open.

Seventeen-year-old Holmdel native Megha Ganne was tied for the lead at 4-under after the first round Thursday.

She's the first amateur in 15 years to share the lead after any round.

Now, the high school junior is a stroke back after Friday's even par second round.

She even got a shout-out from Gov. Phil Murphy, who tweeted Friday, "Megha -- all of New Jersey is behind you as you continue to dominate the leaderboard!"

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