Yin Leads as Korda Fights Back at LPGA’s CME Championship
Yin Maintains Command in Final Round
In the concluding round of the CME Group Tour Championship, Yin showcased her prowess with a flawless 68, extending her lead to four strokes over Saigo. She set an aggressive tone by birdieing both the first and second holes and maintained her momentum throughout the day. Her exceptional putting skills were on full display as she sank several long-range putts and executed powerful drives that provided a significant edge on the lengthy Par 5s.
Saigo began just one stroke behind but faltered early with a bogey on the first hole, which hindered her recovery efforts despite later birdies on holes 12 and 13.
Nelly Korda faced an uphill battle starting six shots off Yin’s pace but made an impressive charge by birdieing the first four holes. However, a bogey on hole 16 pushed her back to seven strokes behind.
Lizette Salas also struggled after beginning tied for second with Saigo; she bogeyed two of her opening holes and finished with a score of 73, landing in fourth place.
Defending champion Inbee Park shot a final round of 72 and is currently tied for sixth place but will need to make significant gains in future tournaments if she hopes to reclaim her title.
Korda’s Tenacious Comeback
In an exciting twist during this championship event, Nelly Korda demonstrated remarkable determination while vying for victory against challenging weather conditions. Starting three strokes behind leader Yani Tseng heading into the final round did not deter Korda; instead, it fueled her resolve to close the gap.
Her precise iron play created numerous opportunities for birdies throughout the day. Despite facing some unexpected bogeys along the way, she remained focused and capitalized on Tseng’s mistakes early in their rounds.
Korda made bold moves that paid off significantly when she drained a crucial birdie putt on par-4 hole 15—bringing herself within one stroke of Tseng—and then took outright control after sinking another dramatic birdie putt on par-3 hole 16.
In a nail-biting finish filled with tension, Korda held steady under pressure to par out remaining holes securing what would be remembered as an unforgettable win characterized by resilience and strategic execution.
Korda’s Performance Metrics:
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Rounds Played | 4 |
| Total Strokes | 267 (-17) |
| Greens in Regulation | 28/56 (50%) |
| Fairways Hit | 26/56 (46%) |
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