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France 24
08-05-2025
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- France 24
Jeeno shines on greens to grab LPGA lead at Liberty National
The Thai star said she'd used a week off after a disappointing tie for 24th in the year's first major, the Chevron Championship, to sort out her putting. It paid off with her lowest round to open a tournament since the 2022 BMW Ladies Championship. "I think my putter was working well, better than Chevron week," she said. "I've been sucking with the putter on the Chevron week, but it's not just me -- the greens were so tough that week. "Here, hit it good and also making the putts. Also, got a lucky draw in the morning because it's not really windy in the morning." Jeeno hit 11 of 14 fairways in regulation and 15 of 18 greens and needed just 26 putts after managing to adjust her mindset on the greens. After the Chevron, she said, she went home and hit "a ton" of putts. "I feel so good when I see it drop but I feel so bad when I see it miss," she said. "I was like, no, you can't be like this ... it's in or it's not, it has to be the same feelings and same emotion. "If not, your emotion is going to be like rollercoaster for sure. I don't want to be so tight and tense," added the 22-year-old, who won her fourth and most recent LPGA title at last year's Tour Championship and won on Saudi Ladies International on the Ladies European Tour in February. She had a two-stroke lead over two more morning starters -- France's Celine Boutier, South Korean Choi Hye-jin. Boutier teed off on the 10th and after a bogey at 15 caught fire with a birdie at 18 that launched run of five straight birdies. She added two more birdies at the sixth and seventh for her six-under 66. "It was really nice to get going and get a few birdies in," Boutier said. Choi had six birdies without a bogey in her 66. Ryu Hae-ran, coming off a wire-to-wire victory in last week's Black Desert Championship, headlined a group of 10 players on five-under 67 that also included Germany's Esther Henseleit, American Jennifer Kupcho and Spain's Carlota Ciganda. Ryu had six birdies in the first 10 holes, a bogey at the par-four 18th the only blemish on her card. "I think the back nine started a little wind, it's hard to pick the club so I didn't have a lot of birdies there. But it's still good," Ryu said. World number one and defending champion Nelly Korda had six birdies and two bogeys to lead another big group on four-under par 68.
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
World No. 1 Nelly Korda had very clean opening round at JM Eagle LA Championship
Photo byThe LPGA Tour returned to action on Thursday as they began play at the JM Eagle LA Championship. With the first major of the season in the Chevron Championship taking place next week this is the last time for players to really lock in as they prepare. Advertisement Among those who proved they are ready for Houston was Madelene Sagstrom as she carded the season's first ace on her final hole for an opening round of 65. That is tough to beat. World number one Nelly Korda finished right on Sagstrom's heels though with a 5-under day at 67. While that is impressive in and of its own right what stood out particularly was that Korda hit every single green in regulation on Thursday. It was the first time she has done that since the 2023 BMW Ladies Championship. Korda's opening round had 8 total birdies, including 4 in a row from holes 3-6. That is a different level of locked in. She ultimately had six approach shots from 105 to 130 yards away and landed them to an average proximity of 7 feet, 8 inches. I am going to go out on a limb and say that she is ready for Houston next week. The JM Eagle LA Championship continues play on Friday and can be seen on Golf Channel from 6-9pm ET.
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Seven birdies: Minjee Lee's bold bid for 11th LPGA win
Minjee Lee has surged to be just one shot from the lead midway through the LPGA Tour's LA Championship. The Australian star posted a flawless second round seven-under 65, including seven birdies, at El Caballero Country Club on Friday to be challenging joint leaders Ashleigh Buhai and Ingrid Lindblad. Sweden's Lindblad had a career-best 63 to get to 13 under, alongside South Africa's major winner Buhai (68). With 10 LPGA titles to her name, including two majors, 28-year-old Lee is chasing a first victory since the BMW Ladies Championship in October, 2023. But she has been thereabouts with two top-five finishes already this year, including a runner-up result at the Blue Bay LPGA last month. She won the LA Championship in 2019 when it was played at Wilshire Country Club. This tournament is being played at El Caballero because of renovations at Wilshire. Some gorgeous views from a gorgeous round 🎥✨ — LPGA (@LPGA) April 18, 2025 "I think just being in the right spot off the tee and, obviously, just hitting good iron shots into the greens," Lee said. "Some of the greens are a little bit bigger, there are bigger landing spots." Fellow Australians Hannah Green - gunning for her third straight LA Championship win - and Steph Kyriacou are also well in the title chase, sitting tied 20th at eight under after both shot 67s. Countrywoman Hira Naveed (69, four under) also made the halfway cut but Cassie Porter (72, three under), Grace Kim (73, even), Sarah Kemp (71, one over), Karis Davidson (71, two over) and Gabriela Ruffels (75, five over) all missed out on weekend play. The 25-year-old Lindblad is a former college star for LSU. "I feel like if you put the work in, like eventually it's going to show up," said Lindblad. "Obviously, it's hard to tell exactly when it's going to show up, but I feel like I've been working on good things in my golf game that I need to get better at. "After a day like this, it shows that it paid off." Buhai had a share of the lead for the second straight day after opening with a 63. "It's always difficult to follow a low one, but I'm pretty happy how I played today," said Buhai, the 2022 Women's British Open winner. "Pins were a little trickier, but still some that were gettable."
USA Today
08-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Minjee Lee chips in twice at LPGA's Blue Bay, gives nod to brother Min Woo
Minjee Lee chips in twice at LPGA's Blue Bay, gives nod to brother Min Woo Prior to the Blue Bay LPGA, an event she won back in 2016, Minjee Lee said she's always felt comfortable on the property in Hainan, China. During her victory, Lee edged Jessica Korda by a stroke to win what was her third LPGA title. She has since won seven more times, including a pair of majors. But something about the setup at Jian Lake Blue Bay Golf Course has always put her at ease, even with the pressure was ramped up. "I just really enjoy playing this golf course. I like that everything is very close, the hotel, the course; you can walk, so that's nice," Lee said during the pre-tournament press conference. "I just have really great memories here of the past five times I've been here. I enjoy my time every time. Yeah, that's what makes me want to come back." During Saturday's third round, Lee didn't have many highlights, but those she had were spectacular. The 18th-ranked player in the world made 14 pars on the day, one birdie and one bogey. But looking oh-so-comfortable around the greens, Lee had a pair of chip-in birdies, including one on the par-4 15th hole, and finished the day with a 68, pushing her to 6 under for the tournament. She trails leader Rio Takeda by three strokes, but is very much in contention as she enters the final round of action. After the round she gave a tip of the cap to her brother, Min Woo, who has been to chip-in from time to time, including an amazing stretch at the 2024 PGA Championship where he did so three times in 11 holes. "A little inspiration from my little brother," Minjee said after her round. "They were in really great spots to chip, so, yeah, had a good opportunity to hole them. Definitely more on the, what's that hole, 15th hole. I was just on the rough; kind of got lucky to stay there. Chipped that one in. The one on the par 5 was a little bit tougher, but it was nice to see it go in." Lee, who hasn't won since the 2023 BMW Ladies Championship, doesn't think the course is playing just as it did when she won here in 2016, but she knows that patience will help as she tries to break her victory drought. "I feel like it's a little bit different conditions. I'm not really sure, but like it was nine years ago so I don't really remember too much. I just know that I have good memories," she said. "But I feel like I have to be quite patient out there. Like the first few holes I didn't really capitalize on my birdie opportunities, but then I knew I had some opportunities to finish the round. "I'm ust trying to stay patient and let the golf come to me more than anything."
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Minjee Lee chips in twice at LPGA's Blue Bay, gives nod to brother Min Woo
Prior to the Blue Bay LPGA, an event she won back in 2016, Minjee Lee said she's always felt comfortable on the property in Hainan, China. During her victory, Lee edged Jessica Korda by a stroke to win what was her third LPGA title. She has since won seven more times, including a pair of majors. But something about the setup at Jian Lake Blue Bay Golf Course has always put her at ease, even with the pressure was ramped up. "I just really enjoy playing this golf course. I like that everything is very close, the hotel, the course; you can walk, so that's nice," Lee said during the pre-tournament press conference. "I just have really great memories here of the past five times I've been here. I enjoy my time every time. Yeah, that's what makes me want to come back." During Saturday's third round, Lee didn't have many highlights, but those she had were spectacular. The 18th-ranked player in the world made 14 pars on the day, one birdie and one bogey. But looking oh-so-comfortable around the greens, Lee had a pair of chip-in birdies, including one on the par-4 15th hole, and finished the day with a 68, pushing her to 6 under for the tournament. She trails leader Rio Takeda by three strokes, but is very much in contention as she enters the final round of action. Another chip in eagle for Minjee?!?! This time on a par 4?!?! 🤯 🤯 🤯 — LPGA (@LPGA) March 8, 2025 After the round she gave a tip of the cap to her brother, Min Woo, who has been to chip-in from time to time, including an amazing stretch at the 2024 PGA Championship where he did so three times in 11 holes. "A little inspiration from my little brother," Minjee said after her round. "They were in really great spots to chip, so, yeah, had a good opportunity to hole them. Definitely more on the, what's that hole, 15th hole. I was just on the rough; kind of got lucky to stay there. Chipped that one in. The one on the par 5 was a little bit tougher, but it was nice to see it go in." Minjee Lee chips in for EAGLE! 🦅 🔥 — LPGA (@LPGA) March 8, 2025 Lee, who hasn't won since the 2023 BMW Ladies Championship, doesn't think the course is playing just as it did when she won here in 2016, but she knows that patience will help as she tries to break her victory drought. "I feel like it's a little bit different conditions. I'm not really sure, but like it was nine years ago so I don't really remember too much. I just know that I have good memories," she said. "But I feel like I have to be quite patient out there. Like the first few holes I didn't really capitalize on my birdie opportunities, but then I knew I had some opportunities to finish the round. "I'm ust trying to stay patient and let the golf come to me more than anything." This article originally appeared on Golfweek: LPGA star Minjee Lee chips in twice at Blue Bay; gives nod to Min Woo
