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Sei Young Kim Triumphs Over Nelly Korda in Thrilling LPGA Season Opener!

Sei Young Kim Triumphs Over Nelly Korda in Thrilling LPGA Season Opener!

Kim holds off Korda for victory in LPGA opener

Sei Young Kim showcased her incredible skill and determination at the LPGA LA Championship, finishing strong with a remarkable seven-under-par 135 total after the second round. On Friday, she dazzled fans with a four-under-par 67, extending her lead to three shots over Thailand’s rising star, Atthaya Thitikul. In an exhilarating final round, Kim maintained her composure and shot a solid two-under-par 69 to secure victory at nine-under-par 204. Nelly Korda made an impressive push from four shots back with a stunning six-under-par 65 but fell just short of catching Kim. This triumphant win marks Kim’s first LPGA title since her memorable victory at the 2020 ANA Inspiration

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Thitikul in 3-way tie atop LPGA Malaysia after 64

Thitikul in 3-way tie atop LPGA Malaysia after 64

Atthaya Thitikul, ranked world No. 7, is showcasing phenomenal form at the LPGA Malaysia event. She delivered an extraordinary performance, firing an impressive 8-under par 64 in the second round, propelling her into a thrilling three-way tie for the lead. The Thai sensation, fresh off her first LPGA Tour triumph at the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational, gracefully notched eight birdies to claim a shared position at 12-under 132, standing shoulder to shoulder with the talented American Lilia Vu and South Korea’s Kim Hyo-joo. With an eye on sustaining her remarkable momentum, Thitikul aims to secure her second consecutive LPGA victory come Sunday

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Rain suspends LPGA in S. Korea; Green in lead

Rain suspends LPGA in S. Korea; Green in lead

The SK Telecom Open of the LPGA faced an unexpected halt on Friday, as heavy rain disrupted the course. Leading the pack was the talented American golfer, Ally Ewing, showcasing exceptional performance amidst the challenging conditions at the prestigious Sky 72 Golf Club in Incheon, South Korea.

Not far behind, American player Jennifer Kupcho displayed remarkable skill, scoring an impressive four-under-par 68. Meanwhile, South Korea’s own Lee Jeongeun remained within striking distance, trailing shortly behind. However, the overnight frontrunner, Narin An, encountered difficulties on the course, recording a 74 and slipping down the rankings.

The tournament action is set to resume on Saturday morning at 8:00 AM local time, promising more excitement and fierce competition on the lush greens of Incheon. Should all four rounds conclude successfully, this event will mark the seventh riveting competition hosted by the Korean LPGA this season.

Source: [Golf Lessons Channel](https://golflessonschannel.com/rain-suspends-lpga-in-s-korea-green-in-lead/)

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Kyriacou holds 1-shot lead at Evian Championship

Kyriacou holds 1-shot lead at Evian Championship

After the first round of the Evian Championship, amateur Pauline Roussin-Bouchard of France tied the course record with a first round 64. She shared the lead with Maja Stark of Sweden, a rising star on the Ladies European Tour. lurking one shot behind where Brooke Henderson of Canada and Celine Boutier of France.

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Late birdie pushes Thitikul-Yin team to Dow title

Late birdie pushes Thitikul-Yin team to Dow title

Atthaya Thitikul and Xiyu Lin came from one stroke behind the front nine to win the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational in Midland, Michigan, by two shots Sunday.

Thitikul birdied the last two holes to secure the victory for her and Lin, who had made consecutive birdies from the 10th hole to apply the pressure on the Thai title-holder.

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