Jin Young Ko, the South Korean golfer, is on track for a dominant victory at the inaugural FM Championship. Ko fired a 5-under 67 on Saturday, solidifying her position at the top of the leaderboard with a two-stroke advantage. Her round was highlighted by birdies on the first two holes and the last two holes, adding to her impressive performance. With a score of 11 under, Ko is in a strong position heading into the final round.
Lauren Coughlin remains Ko’s closest competitor, securing second place with her third consecutive round of 69, bringing her total to 9 under.
Several other players are still in the running for a top finish. Carlota Ciganda from Spain, Allisen Corpuz, and Jeeno Thitikul from Thailand are all within striking distance of Ko, sitting at 8 under.
Haeran Ryu, who previously held a commanding six-stroke lead after Friday’s round, faced a challenging Saturday, recording two double-bogeys and five bogeys on her way to a 6-over 78. Despite the setbacks, Ryu is tied for sixth place at 7 under with Alexandra Forsterling from Germany, keeping her in contention for her second career win.
Ruixin Liu from China showcased an impressive performance, shooting an 8-under 64, propelled by an eagle on the 10th hole and eight birdies. This strong showing placed her in a tie for eighth with Yealimi Noh.
Marina Alex, who led after the first round, experienced a less successful Saturday, posting a 4-over 76, dropping her to a tie for 46th at even par.
With the final round on Sunday, the FM Championship is poised for an exciting conclusion. The golfers in contention will be battling for the prestigious title, and fans can expect a thrilling display of skill and determination.
