TAIWAN’S LEE MIN capped her stellar outing on Saturday by rolling in a 15-foot putt for birdie on 18 to grab a two-shot lead heading into the final round of the LPGA Mediheal Championship.
It was a day of mixed fortunes for Ireland’s Leona Maguire, who recovered after struggling during the front nine to make up ground which leaves her in a share of 11th place going into Sunday.
Lee birdied three of her final four holes, including the par-five 18th, for a four-under 68 and a total of nine-under 207.
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The 26-year-old, who is seeking her first win on the Tour, also made birdie on the par-three 17th and the par-five 15th at the Lake Merced Golf Club just outside San Francisco. Finland’s Matilda Castren, who shot a 69, and Lauren Kim (71), are tied for second.
Maguire, who’s now five shots off the lead, started her round with a double bogey, before a triple followed on the ninth. However, the Cavan woman birdied 14 and 15 and signed off with a brilliant eagle putt for a two-over round of 74.
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Leona Maguire recovers from tough start to sign off with brilliant eagle putt
LAST UPDATE | 13 Jun 2021
TAIWAN’S LEE MIN capped her stellar outing on Saturday by rolling in a 15-foot putt for birdie on 18 to grab a two-shot lead heading into the final round of the LPGA Mediheal Championship.
It was a day of mixed fortunes for Ireland’s Leona Maguire, who recovered after struggling during the front nine to make up ground which leaves her in a share of 11th place going into Sunday.
Lee birdied three of her final four holes, including the par-five 18th, for a four-under 68 and a total of nine-under 207.
The 26-year-old, who is seeking her first win on the Tour, also made birdie on the par-three 17th and the par-five 15th at the Lake Merced Golf Club just outside San Francisco. Finland’s Matilda Castren, who shot a 69, and Lauren Kim (71), are tied for second.
Maguire, who’s now five shots off the lead, started her round with a double bogey, before a triple followed on the ninth. However, the Cavan woman birdied 14 and 15 and signed off with a brilliant eagle putt for a two-over round of 74.
“Tough day but never gave up,” she tweeted afterwards. “Fun to finish with an eagle. Looking forward to one more day.”
– Additional reporting by AFP
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