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Wannasaen opens up 3-stroke lead at Dana Open
At the Dana Open, Wichanee Meechai, nicknamed Wannasaen, has established a three-stroke advantage heading into the final round. On Saturday, the Thai golfer fired a sensational bogey-free 65, propelled by five birdies, to seize control of the tournament. Wannasaen’s impressive performance left her at 15-under 198 overall. Sarah Schmelzel and Céline Boutier, both at 12-under, are currently trailing the leader. Despite windy conditions, Wannasaen showcased remarkable consistency and composure throughout her round, setting the stage for a thrilling finish on Sunday.
Wannasaen closes strong, takes Dana Open lead
Thailand’s Pajaree Wannasaen birdied her final two holes to take the opening-round lead at the Dana Open on Thursday in Sylvania, Ohio.
The 24-year-old posted a 7-under 64 at Highland Meadows Golf Club for a one-shot lead over Japan’s Saori Yoshida and Sweden’s Frida Kinhult.
Wannasaen, a three-time LPGA Tour winner, made the turn in 3-under 32 thanks to three birdies and no bogeys. She picked up another shot at the par-3 11th and then overcame a bogey at the par-5 13th with consecutive birdies at Nos. 17 and 18.
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Choi takes one-stroke lead at LPGA’s Dana Open
At the Dana Open, Inbee Choi seized a one-shot lead after carding a five-under 67 in the second round. Choi’s impressive performance places her atop the leaderboard, with a total score of eight-under 136.
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Furue goes 5 under in last 5 holes for 1st major
Ai Furue fired five consecutive birdies on the back nine Sunday to rally for a major breakthrough and win the U.S. Women’s Open in dramatic fashion at Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club. The 22-year-old Japanese needed to overcome three strokes on her final five holes, birdieing each of the last two to finish one shot ahead of Mexico’s Gaby Lopez.
LPGA pro has chance for major bounce-back. She hasn’t missed yet
LPGA pro has chance for major bounce-back. She hasn’t missed yet
After a disappointing finish at the U.S. Women’s Open, Lexi Thompson is looking to bounce back at this week’s LPGA major, the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship.
Thompson has been in good form this season, with two wins and a runner-up finish in her last four starts. She also has a strong record at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, having finished in the top 10 in each of the last three years.
Thompson will be hoping to use her experience to her advantage this week and challenge for her first major championship since 2014. She will be one of the favorites to win, and she will be determined to make amends for her disappointing finish at the U.S. Women’s Open.
Tavatanakit, Lindblad, Dryburgh share Evian lead
Tavatanakit, Lindblad, Dryburgh Share Evian Lead
Atthaya Thitikul, Madelene Sagstrom and Maja Stark seized a share of the lead after the opening round of the Evian Championship in France on Thursday. The trio fired rounds of 5-under 66 to sit atop the leaderboard after 18 holes at the Evian Resort Golf Club.
Thitikul, 19, is seeking her second major title of the season after winning the LPGA Chevron Championship in April. Lindblad, 29, is a two-time winner on the LPGA Tour, while Dryburgh, 29, is still searching for her first victory.
Other notables in contention include Nelly Korda, who is two strokes off the lead, and defending champion Minjee Lee, who is three strokes back.
The Evian Championship is the fourth and final major championship of the LPGA Tour season.