HSBC Women’s World Championship Update
In a remarkable display of skill, Australians Hannah Green and Minjee Lee have claimed a narrow lead after the third round of the HSBC Women’s World Championship at Sentosa Golf Club in Singapore, finishing with a combined score of 11-under 205. Green, who clinched the Women’s PGA Championship title in 2019 and triumphed at this tournament in 2024, managed a solid 4-under-par 68. Meanwhile, fellow Australian Lee, a three-time major champion, shot a 69 during Saturday’s play.
Close Competition
Trailing just one stroke behind the leaders are American Angel Yin and South Korea’s Haeran Ryu, who scored 68 and 70 respectively, tying for third place. As the final group approached the eighth hole, six competitors were all tied at 9-under, showcasing a tightly contested leaderboard. Yin grabbed the lead after sinking a birdie from off the green on the 10th hole, moving ahead of fellow American Auston Kim, who struggled with back-to-back bogeys on the seventh and eighth holes.
Despite the challenges, Kim managed to escape the eighth hole with a 20-foot putt for bogey, minimizing her damage. She concluded the round with a score of 73 and is currently tied for sixth place at 8-under.
Rising Stars in Women’s Golf
Minjee Lee has established herself as a formidable force in women’s golf, having won her first major at the Evian Championship in 2021, followed by victories at the U.S. Women’s Open in 2022 and the Women’s PGA Championship last year.
Top-ranked golfer Jeeno Thitikul, who celebrated a victory in Thailand the previous week, recorded a 70 on Saturday, placing her at 3-under, alongside defending champion Lydia Ko and Brooke Henderson, each finishing with a score of 71, eight shots off the leader’s pace.
Event Overview
The HSBC Women’s World Championship features a 72-player field with no cut, marking the second event in the LPGA’s early-season Asian leg, leading up to the final stop at Hainan Island, China, next week.
This competitive atmosphere highlights the rising talent in women’s golf as players like Green and Lee continue to set the stage for exciting matchups in the days to come.
