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Sei Young Kim Extends Lead in Thrilling LPGA Championship Showdown!

Sei Young Kim Extends Lead in Thrilling LPGA Championship Showdown!

South Korean sensation Sei Young Kim held her ground after an exhilarating second round of the LPGA LA Championship. With a stellar four-under-par 67, she surged to an impressive seven-under-par total of 135. Hot on her heels is Thailand’s Atthaya Thitikul, trailing by three shots in second place.

“I’m just trying to focus on my game and not pay attention to what everyone else is doing,” Kim shared confidently. “I know that if I keep playing well, I’ll be in a good position to win.”

Kim kicked off the day with a narrow one-shot lead but wasted no time in expanding her margin with a birdie on the very first hole. She dazzled fans with three additional birdies on the front nine and capped it off with another on the back nine. Thitikul remains the sole contender within striking distance, having carded a solid three-under-par 68 on Friday for a total of four-under-par 138.

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Thrilling Showdown: Kim Holds Off Grant by 3 Strokes at LPGA LA Championship!

Thrilling Showdown: Kim Holds Off Grant by 3 Strokes at LPGA LA Championship!

In a thrilling twist, American Grant has surged up the leaderboard to claim an impressive second place at the LPGA LA Championship following a stellar performance in round 2. She now trails South Korea’s Sei Young Kim by just three strokes, setting the stage for an electrifying weekend showdown. Kim, who initially established a commanding four-shot lead, continues to hold her ground as the frontrunner with a total score of 132. Grant has dazzled fans with her remarkable consistency, racking up seven birdies and only one bogey for an outstanding round of 66. Her remarkable comeback has injected fresh excitement into the tournament, making her a formidable contender as we head into the final stages of this captivating competition

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Sei Young Kim Dominates LPGA Opener with a 4-Shot Lead!

Sei Young Kim Dominates LPGA Opener with a 4-Shot Lead!

South Korea’s Sei Young Kim continues to shine at the LPGA LA Championship, dominating the leaderboard after round 2 with an impressive 13-under 129. Her remarkable performance from yesterday remains intact as she dazzled fans today, sinking five birdies—three of which came on the thrilling back nine. With a commanding four-stroke lead heading into the weekend, Kim is poised for victory. Hot on her heels are Americans Danielle Kang and South Korea’s Inbee Park, who are tied for second at 133

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G. Kim stumbles to 76, still shares LPGA lead

G. Kim stumbles to 76, still shares LPGA lead

G. Kim Falters to 76, Maintains LPGA Co-Lead

South Korea’s G. Kim’s strong start at the LPGA’s LA Championship has been marred by a disappointing second round. After shooting a bogey-free 64 on Thursday, Kim struggled to maintain her momentum, carding a four-over-par 76 on Friday.

Despite her setback, Kim remains tied for the lead with fellow South Korean Sei Young Kim, who carded a one-under-par 70. American Danielle Kang, who held a share of the lead after the opening round, trails by one stroke after shooting a 71.

Kim’s struggles on Friday were evident early on, with a bogey on the second hole and another on the fourth. She also had a double-bogey on the par-three sixth hole. On the back nine, Kim managed a birdie on the 10th hole but gave it back with a bogey on the 12th.

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Kim shoots 64, leads LPGA’s LA Championship

Kim shoots 64, leads LPGA’s LA Championship

South Korea’s Sei Young Kim fired a bogey-free eight-under par 64 on Thursday to seize a one-stroke lead after the first round of the LPGA’s LA Championship at Wilshire Country Club. The 29-year-old Kim drained five birdies on the front nine and added three more on the back to finish one shot ahead of American Danielle Kang, who is seeking her first win of the season. Kim, who has won twice on the LPGA Tour this year, found 14 of 18 greens in regulation and hit 11 of 14 fairways.

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