LPGA Tour: Ruoning Yin grabs FM Championship lead after late chip-in as European title challenge fades in Boston

Ruoning Yin Takes FM Championship Lead with Dramatic Chip-In as Europeans Falter

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Ruoning Yin showcased her skills at the LPGA Tour’s FM Championship, finishing with a stunning chip-in on the final hole. This remarkable play allowed her to secure a one-shot lead heading into the final round, as European title hopes dwindled in Boston.

Yin's impressive round included:

  • A 20-foot birdie on the par-three 16th
  • A closing score of four-under 68, bringing her total to 12 under at TPC Boston.

She now leads by a slender margin over South Korean players Sei Young Kim and Hyo Joo Kim, while Somi Lee and American Jenny Bae trail by three strokes.

In her own words, Yin stated, "I think my swing is in a good spot, my putting and every part of my game I think are pretty good. I'm just going to play my game. I'm not going to play safe when it's time to go aggressive."

This event marks the last LPGA Tour tournament before the Solheim Cup, scheduled for September 11-13, where Team USA members Lauren Coughlin, Allisen Corpuz, and Lindy Duncan are all positioned at seven under.

Notably, Miyu Yamashita, who was a halfway co-leader, fell back six strokes with a disappointing 75 after her recent nine-stroke victory in Canada. Meanwhile, Lottie Woad, the highest-ranked Englishwoman in the field, stands at five under following a 70 in the third round.

In other golf news, Casandra Alexander leads the KPMG Women's Irish Open by three shots after a three-under 69, with Leona Maguire delivering an impressive performance on home soil. Alexander's strong position puts her on 18 under, while Sara Kouskova closely challenges with a bogey-free 67.

Amidst rainy conditions, Kajsa Arwefjall delivered the round of the week with a nine-under 63, elevating her to fourth place, while Maguire matched this score to share sixth.

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