Charley Hull Climbs Close to Lead

Charley Hull fired a second consecutive 66, narrowing the gap to just four shots behind the leaders as she heads into the final round of the CME Group Tour Championship. The 28-year-old English golfer recorded a six-under-par third round in Florida tallying an impressive seven birdies against one bogey to climb to 11 under par for the tournament. Meanwhile, Angel Yin retained her spot at the top of the leaderboard after shooting a steady 67.

Notably, the American shares the lead with Thailand’s Jeeno Thitikul, who delivered an incredible 63. Thitikul’s round which included seven birdies and an eagle has solidified her position as a strong contender going into the decisive day. Furthermore, Nelly Korda a former world number one from the United States remains in contention at nine under after posting a solid third-round 69.

In addition, Lydia Ko of New Zealand trails Korda by just one shot holding eight under as the tournament builds toward a dramatic conclusion. Significantly, the LPGA’s season-ending event at Tiburon Golf Club offers an extraordinary $4 million (£3.2 million) prize for the winner. As a result, Hull, Yin, Thitikul, Korda and Ko are all highly motivated to secure the prestigious title and the record-breaking payday.

Looking ahead, as the tournament enters its final round, the leaderboard remains tightly packed. Charley Hull’s strong back-to-back rounds keep her firmly in contention while Yin and Thitikul continue to lead the charge with impressive performances. Meanwhile, Korda and Ko remain close behind, ensuring a thrilling fight for the top spot in Florida.

Ultimately, the final round promises excitement as the field’s top players battle for glory and one of the largest prize purses in women’s golf.