Jeeno Thitikul Dominates the CME Group Tour Championship
Thai golfer Jeeno Thitikul demonstrated her superiority at the CME Group Tour Championship, achieving nine birdies for the second consecutive day. Her impressive round of 64 strokes, eight under par, secured her a six-stroke lead heading into the final round. Thitikul, currently the number one in women’s golf, is one step away from obtaining all the LPGA Tour awards, in addition to the coveted $4 million check for the winner. The player has practically secured the LPGA Player of the Year award and the Vare Trophy, awarded to the player with the lowest scoring average. In addition, she could set a new LPGA record, depending on her performance in the final round. Nelly Korda, despite a remarkable round of 65 strokes, is six strokes behind. Sharing the same position, with a score of 65 strokes, is Pajaree Anannarukarn from Thailand, who also demonstrated great performance on the Tiburon Golf Club course. Thitikul has a total of 196 strokes, 22 under par. The golfer already won the tournament last year with 22 under par, and has made it clear that her work is not yet finished.After a bogey on the first hole, Thitikul reacted with four birdies in five holes, quickly regaining her momentum. Subsequently, she strung together four consecutive birdies in the second half of the course, solidifying her dominance. The final pairing will be made up of the two best players in women’s golf, but Thitikul’s performance during the week suggests a clear dominance.Trying to make birdies and birdies and birdies.
Jeeno Thitikul
Thitikul has made 24 birdies in the 54 holes played this week, with only five missed fairways and six greens not reached in regulation before the final round. Korda does not plan to change his strategy despite the six-stroke disadvantage in the final round.I just tried to do the same thing. Trying to go for the fairway, trying to find the best we can to get close to the hole and then make the putt. Simple strategy.
Jeeno Thitikul
This is your last chance to avoid your second winless season in three years on the LPGA. The exception was last year, when she won seven times, including a second major. Anannarukarn, who was the last player to qualify for the season-ending tournament, where the 60 participants have the opportunity to win the $4 million prize regardless of their ranking, achieved an eagle on the sixth hole and is making the most of her opportunity.You are competing hard and trying to win, but you must also avoid getting ahead of yourself and play the game. Because if you start getting ahead of yourself and pushing too hard, mistakes start to appear and it won’t be beneficial.
Nelly Korda
Sei Young Kim, who played in the final group with Thitikul, had to settle for a 68, leaving her seven strokes behind in fourth place. Gaby López, from Mexico, achieved the best round of the week, with a 62. But it all revolves around Thitikul, who has the opportunity to join Jin Young Ko of South Korea as the only consecutive winners of the CME Group Tour Championship.It’s great. Getting to this week I think was a good opportunity I had and with the way I’ve been playing this season I’m very happy with my game. It’s incredible to see that the results are showing and moving in a good direction.
Pajaree Anannarukarn
