Ina Yoon, a 23-year-old South Korean golfer, has taken the lead at the Women’s PGA Championship with a record-tying 63. Yoon’s impressive score has put her two strokes ahead of Karis Davidson.
Yoon’s Record-Tying Score
Yoon’s 9-under 63 is the best score in the history of the Women’s PGA Championship, matching the records set by Nelly Korda and Patty Sheehan. Yoon’s putter was consistently on point, allowing her to birdie five of her last six holes at Hazeltine National Golf Club.
Davidson, a 27-year-old Australian, had a career-best 65, with eight birdies on the day. Alexa Pano and A Lim Kim are tied for third at 67, while Aline Krauter, Hye-Jin Choi, and Megan Kang follow at 68.
Notable Performances
Nelly Korda, who is seeking to become the third woman to win the first three major tournaments on the schedule, had a 70. Jeeno Thitikul, the second-ranked player in the world, shot a 69, while Amanda Doherty had a hole-in-one on the 17th in a 72.
Original reporting: KSAT Sports (San Antonio) — read the source article.
