Hae Ran Ryu overcame a third-round meltdown to win the FM Championship at TPC Boston, defeating Jin Young Ko in a playoff. Ryu’s victory comes after a career-best round on Friday and a disappointing Saturday. The tournament marked the first year for the event at TPC Boston, with organizers confirming its return for 2024.
Jin Young Ko, a South Korean golfer, extended her lead to two strokes at the inaugural FM Championship after shooting a 5-under 67 on Saturday. Ko’s strong performance puts her at 11 under heading into the final round, with Lauren Coughlin in second place at 9 under. Several other golfers remain in contention, including Carlota Ciganda, Allisen Corpuz, and Jeeno Thitikul, who are all within three strokes of Ko. Despite a disastrous round on Saturday, Haeran Ryu remains in contention at 7 under. Meanwhile, Ruixin Liu impressed with an 8-under 64, putting her in contention for a top finish.
South Korea’s Haeran Ryu fired a 10-under-par 62 on Friday to take a commanding lead at the inaugural FM Championship, leaving her at 13-under 131 after two rounds. Her impressive round included 10 birdies, all 18 greens in regulation, and just 26 putts. Bianca Pagdanganan of Thailand, Robyn Choi of Australia, and Yealimi Noh are tied for second at 7 under.
Australian golfer Minjee Lee holds a one-shot lead after the first round of the ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open, shooting a 5-under 67 despite challenging weather conditions. Lydia Ko, fresh off her Olympic gold medal, battled through the rain and wind to card a 69, while other notable players like A Lim Kim and Megan Khang were also in contention.
South Korea’s Amy Yang secured her first major championship victory at the Women’s PGA Championship, holding on for a three-stroke win over Ko Jin-young, Miyu Yamashita, and Lilia Vu. Yang’s victory came in her 75th major start, showcasing her resilience and consistency.
Indian golfer Aditi Ashok had a mixed third round at the Meijer LPGA Classic, finishing tied 14th. Meanwhile, Diksha Dagar impressed with a tied third position in the Ladies Italian Open.
Grace Kim surged ahead with a stellar 7-under 64 in the opening round of the LPGA Tour’s JM Eagle LA Championship, securing the first-round lead. Despite a challenging tee shot on the final hole, she chipped in for a birdie to cap off a bogey-free round. Maja Stark, Sei Young Kim, and Chanettee Wannasaen closely trail Kim with 65s, while Hannah Green and several others sit just a stroke further behind. Kim, who won her first LPGA Tour title last year, aims to maintain her focus and mental composure throughout the tournament.
Nelly Korda has withdrawn from the JM Eagle LA Championship, which begins Thursday, in order to prioritize her health and recovery following an eventful past five weeks. Korda, who tied Nancy Lopez and Annika Sorenstam with her win at the Chevron Championship, stated that she needs to listen to her body and get some rest in preparation for the rest of the season.
Nelly Korda has withdrawn from the JM Eagle LA Championship, putting her quest for a historic sixth consecutive victory on hold. This marks the end of her unprecedented five-win streak that matched legends Nancy Lopez and Annika Sorenstam. Korda cited exhaustion after an intense stretch of four events in five weeks, including her second career major win at the Chevron Championship.
Nelly Korda has withdrawn from this week’s JM Eagle LA Championship after claiming her second major title and fifth straight victory in The Chevron Championship. Korda’s two-shot victory on Sunday saw her tie the record for most consecutive LPGA wins, with Nancy Lopez in 1978 and Annika Sorenstam (2004-05) the only other women to achieve the feat. In a statement published on the LPGA’s website, Korda wrote: “Wow! What a week. The win still hasn’t sunk in but I have truly been overwhelmed by all of the love and support I’ve received.”
