Jeneath eyes first cut in the year's final Major
Jeneath will be making her third Major start of 2025, courtesy of exemptions from her gutsy victory at the Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific (WAAP) championship in Vietnam earlier this year.
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New Straits Times
3 hours ago
- New Straits Times
Miyu Yamashita takes slim lead into final round at Women's Open
PORTHCAWL, (Wales): Miyu Yamashita of Japan maintained her lead through three rounds of the AIG Women's Open despite stumbling to a 2-over par 74 yesterday at Porthcawl, Wales. After holding a three-shot lead through the midway point of the tournament, Yamashita was at 9-under par through three rounds as her advantage was narrowed to a single shot heading into Sunday's final round. "One of the main things is not missing in the wrong spots," said Yamashita, whose best finish in a major was a tie for second at the 2024 Women's PGA Championship. "Because I'm able to do that, that means I don't put myself in awkward positions and helps me not make those bogeys which can cost you so much at these championships." A Lim Kim moved into second place at 8 under after a 5-under par 67 in the third round after a nine-hole stretch when she compiled four birdies. Andrea Lee of the United States also shot a 5-under 67 on Saturday and was alone in third place at 7 under. "So honestly I'm not focused on the leader," Kim said. "I focus on my process and my shot and then my position. That's all." A group of four tied for fourth place at 6 under included Japan's Minami Katsu and Rio Takeda, England's Charley Hull and American Megan Khang. Yamashita breezed to a 7-under par 65 in the second round to move into the lead but struggled to find that form Saturday. She was 1 over on the front nine with a bogey and eight pars. She was 1 over again on an eventful back nine that included three bogeys and two birdies. Yamashita was even par for the round through 13 holes until she recorded a pair of bogey 5s at No. 14 and 16. "I'll be just looking at what went wrong and what went right and analyzing the day and make the improvements that hopefully will lead to a better round (Sunday)," Yamashita said. Yamashita and Takeda, who was alone in second place through two rounds, were the only members of the top 10 on the leaderboard to shoot over par Saturday. Takeda, who was Yamashita's playing partner, also was 2 over. Katsu had the low round of the day at 7-under 65 to put herself into contention by moving up 31 spots on the leaderboard. She got off to a slow start with a pair of bogeys on the first two holes before going on a red-hot run. Starting with a birdie 3 at No. 4, Katsu was 9 under over her final 15 holes in a stretch that included an eagle 3 at No. 6. "Made two bogeys on the first three holes, but after that I was really focused on my swing," Katsu said. "I just had a really good image of my swing, and I kept that going, and here I am." World No. 1 Nelly Korda stumbled to a 2-under 74 on Saturday to leave her at even par for the tournament in a tie for 36th place. England's Lottie Woad, who turned pro last week then won the Women's Scottish Open, shot a 1-under 71 and is at 3 under for the weekend to sit in a seven- way tie for 11th place.
New Straits Times
a day ago
- New Straits Times
Jeneath breaks through with maiden Major cut at British Women's Open
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's top amateur golfer Jeneath Wong made a breakthrough on Friday by making the cut at a Major for the first time at the British Women's Open in Wales The 20-year-old, competing alongside the 144-player world-class field at Royal Porthcawl Golf Club in Mid Glamorgan, carded rounds of even-par 72 and two-over 74 to post a two-over 146 total, finishing just above the cutline in a share of 53rd. Jeneath earned her place in the year's final women's Major through her victory at the Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific (WAAP) in March — a win that also handed her starts at the Chevron Championship and Evian Championship. However, she missed the cut at both events, making her breakthrough in Wales all the more significant. Adding to the occasion, Jeneath was drawn alongside two of the game's notable names — American Rose Zhang, a two-time LPGA Tour winner, and Australia's Hannah Green, who boasts six LPGA titles — for the opening two rounds. The experience proved invaluable. "I think just playing with the best golfers in the world gave me confidence, to see that I'm up to their level," said Jeneath. "They still make mistakes like amateurs do, but seeing how they minimise it really opened my eyes, how they can just bounce back so quickly." The Royal Porthcawl layout itself also made an impression on the young Malaysian. "Porthcawl is a beautiful course and demands creativity for all shots from tee to green, especially around the greens," she added. Jeneath's achievement is also notable as Malaysia's former sole LPGA Tour representative, Kelly Tan, made four appearances at the British Women's Open but never advanced to the weekend rounds. Making the cut is a big milestone for Jeneath, and she will now aim to climb the leaderboard over the weekend while gaining more experience competing against the world's best.
The Star
2 days ago
- The Star
Golf-Japan's Yamashita surges into lead at Women's Open
May 30, 2025; Erin, Wisconsin, USA; Miyu Yamashita tees off at the 1st hole during the second round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images PORTHCAWL, Wales (Reuters) -Japan's Miyu Yamashita surged into the lead at the AIG Women's Open with a superb second round seven-under 65 at Royal Porthcawl on Friday, with compatriot and joint overnight leader Rio Takeda three shots adrift. England's Lottie Woad, the bookmakers' favourite despite the tournament being her first major as a professional, mounted a charge but a triple-bogey at the 16th meant she carded a two-under 70 to be nine shots adrift at the halfway point. Reigning champion Lydia Ko of New Zealand was in grave danger of missing the cut after a disappointing round of 73 left her two over for the tournament. Definitely missing the weekend is 2023 winner Lilia Vu who finished at seven over par. World number one Nelly Korda struggled with her putting in an even-par 72 round that left her level with Woad. Yamashita took full advantage of the tranquil early morning conditions on the South Wales coast, setting the tone for a scintillating round with birdies at her opening two holes. Three more birdies around the turn, another at the 13th and then a final flourish at the 18th where she sank yet another birdie putt meant she walked off with a commanding lead ahead of freshening winds expected for the later groups. Takeda, who began the day on five-under alongside compatriot Eri Okayama, slipped back with a bogey at the sixth but a tap-in eagle at the par-five ninth got her back on track. Two more birdies on the way back in kept this year's U.S. Open runner-up on the heels of Yamashita. Okayama was teeing off her second round later. SENSATION WOAD Once again, the galleries flocked to see new sensation Woad in action as she set about making a move up the leaderboard. The 21-year-old began in steady fashion before the birdies began to flow with four in five holes, including a majestic long putt on the 14th. But her momentum hit the buffers at the tough 16th where her second shot found thick rough and after attempting to hack out she then took a drop on her way to a seven. "I was angry after that but I had to move on quickly," Woad, who missed a birdie putt at the 18th, told Sky Sports. "I'll try and put a good round together tomorrow and limit the mistakes, which I did today until the 16th." American Lindy Duncan shot a 70 to be four-under for the tournament while Sweden's Madelene Sagstrom was a further stroke back in a group on three-under after a 69 fired her upwards. Australia's Steph Kyriacou provided the fireworks with a wild round that included a hole-in-one at the eighth. She had only one par on the back nine, making two birdies, five bogeys and a chip-in eagle at the 18th to make the cut. (Reporting by Martyn Herman; Editing by Ken Ferris)
