Thitikul Sets Record in LPGA Final: Seeks Title and Million-Dollar Prize

Jeeno Thitikul Shows His Dominance at the CME Group Tour Championship

Thai golfer Jeeno Thitikul, with a masterful performance, leads the CME Group Tour Championship with a three-stroke lead, heading towards another $4 million prize and the LPGA Player of the Year title. Thitikul signed a card of 63 strokes, nine under par, showing impeccable play with birdies on each hole. Nelly Korda, who was displaced by Thitikul in the world ranking at the beginning of the year, achieved a 64 that placed her at the top of the ranking until Thitikul entered the action. Thitikul, the defending champion, is at 14 under par, with a performance that included four consecutive birdies and six in eight holes.

Better than yesterday, for sure. I still have no complaints with a game without bogeys and nine birdies. I’ll take it.

Jeeno Thitikul

Somi Lee, with a 70, and Nasa Hataoka, with a 67, are four strokes behind the leader. Sei Young Kim, who played alongside Thitikul, achieved a 66, highlighting the impressive performance of the Thai player.

In nine holes, Jeeno is five strokes ahead. I try to make a lot of birdies, especially in the second half. She is amazing.

Sei Young Kim

Thitikul leads the ranking for the LPGA Player of the Year award. Miyuu Yamashita of Japan, with a 69, is nine strokes away. Korda, who hasn’t won this year yet, performed well in the second round, but is five strokes behind Thitikul. Thitikul started her birdie streak with two 10-foot putts on the eighth and ninth holes. Seven players, including Brooke Henderson and Minjee Lee, are five strokes behind Thitikul, in a competition for the $4 million prize. Thitikul is aware of the need to maintain her birdies pace.

As I always say, all the winners here, the score is over 20, which is very low. We need to do more and more.

Jeeno Thitikul