Jeeno Thitikul, with a stellar performance, positions herself as the undisputed favorite to take the title at the CME Group Tour Championship. The Thai golfer, number one in the world, demonstrated her skill by recording nine birdies for the second consecutive day, culminating in an impressive round of 8 under par (64 strokes). Thitikul is one step away from winning all the LPGA Tour awards, along with a $4 million check for the victory. The player has practically secured the LPGA Player of the Year award and the Vare Trophy, which recognizes the lowest scoring average. In addition, she could set a new LPGA record, depending on her performance in the final round. Nelly Korda, despite an outstanding round of 65 strokes, failed to reduce the distance with Thitikul, remaining six strokes behind the leader. Pajaree Anannarukarn, also from Thailand, matched Korda’s performance with a round of 65. Thitikul has a total of 22 under par (196 strokes) and is determined to maintain her lead. The golfer has made it clear that she is not complacent and will seek more birdies in the final round.
After a bogey on the first hole, Thitikul reacted with four consecutive birdies in five holes, thus regaining control of the game. The golfer continued her dominance with four more birdies in the second half of the course, consolidating her position. The final pair will be made up of the two best players in the world, but Thitikul’s superiority has been evident throughout the week.Trying to make birdies and birdies and birdies.
Jeeno Thitikul
Thitikul has achieved 24 birdies in the 54 holes played and has only missed five fairways and six greens before the final round. Korda, with a six-stroke deficit, doesn’t plan to change his strategy for Sunday.I was just trying to do the same thing. Just trying to go down the fairway, trying to find the best we can to get close to the hole and then make the putt. Simple strategy.
Jeeno Thitikul
Anannarukarn, the last player to qualify for the tournament, is making the most of her opportunity. She achieved an eagle on the sixth hole and is satisfied with her performance.You’re competing hard and trying to win, but you also have to avoid getting ahead of yourself and play the game. Because if you start getting ahead of yourself and trying too hard, those mistakes start to appear and it’s not going to be beneficial.
Nelly Korda
Sei Young Kim, who played in the final group with Thitikul, signed a card of 68 strokes, remaining seven strokes behind the leader. Gaby López, from Mexico, achieved the best round of the week with 62 strokes. Thitikul has the chance to join Jin Young Ko as the only consecutive winners of the CME Group Tour Championship.Pretty cool. I got to this week and I think it was a good opportunity that I had and with the way I’ve been playing this season, I’m very happy with the way I’ve been playing. It’s incredible to see the results show and move in a good direction.
Pajaree Anannarukarn
