Wang of China Takes Three-Shot Lead in LPGA at TPC Boston

LPGA FM Championship Highlights

• Miranda Wang's Performance: Chinese rookie Miranda Wang shot a bogey-free seven-under par 65, leading the tournament with an 18-under total of 198, three strokes ahead of her closest competitors. This performance positions her for a potential first LPGA title in the final round.

• Competitors' Status: Wang's closest rivals include Kim Sei-young from South Korea and American Rose Zhang, both trailing by three shots. World number one Jeeno Thitikul and American Andrea Lee are further back at 14-under 202.

Round Progression

• Wang's Round Details: Wang's round included seven birdies, with notable streaks of birdies at holes six, seven, and eight, and finishing strong with additional birdies at 14 and 18. She recorded only 24 putts during her round.

• Kim and Zhang's Challenges: Kim, who started the day as the leader, struggled with early bogeys and finished with a one-under 71. Zhang, recovering from an early bogey, managed a five-under 67, showcasing resilience after a challenging season.

Notable Performances

• Jeeno Thitikul and Andrea Lee: Both players had strong rounds, with Thitikul scoring eight birdies for a seven-under 65, while Lee recorded six birdies in a six-under 66, keeping them in contention.

• Emerging Players: Park Kum-kang, ranked 340th in the world, made a significant impact with an impressive eight-under 64, joining Ayaka Furue and Celine Borge, who also performed well, sharing sixth place at 203.