Defending Champion Kim Se-young "Tied 4th, 2 Strokes Behind"... Koda and Thompson Share Lead

Pelican Women's Championship Day 3: Cupcho 1 Stroke Behind in 3rd, Lydia Ko Tied 6th, Ko Jin-young and Lee Jeong-eun 6 Tied 11th

Kim Se-young is checking the wind direction on the 18th hole on the third day of the Pelican Women's Championship. Bel Air, USA = Getty Images / Multibits

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] It is a comeback opportunity for defending champion Kim Se-young (28, Mediheal).

On the 14th (Korean time), at the Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida, USA (par 70, 6,268 yards), the third day of the LPGA Tour Pelican Women's Championship (total prize money $1.75 million) continued, where she posted 5-under par to share 4th place (14-under par 196) with Christina Kim (USA). World No. 1 Nelly Korda and Lexi Thompson are co-leaders (16-under par 194), and Jennifer Kupcho (all from the USA) is in 3rd place, one stroke behind (15-under par 195).

Starting from a tie for 5th place, two strokes behind, Kim Se-young showed perfect play with five birdies and no bogeys. She reduced two strokes in the front nine with birdies on holes 3 and 6, then showed strong finishing power with a birdie on the 14th hole (par 5) and consecutive birdies on holes 17 and 18 in the back nine. Her powerful drives averaged 295.00 yards, and her tee shots were precise, missing the fairway only once. She is two strokes behind the co-leaders, aiming for her 13th career win one year after winning this tournament last year.

Nelly Korda is teeing off on the 6th hole on the third day of the Pelican Women's Championship. Bel Air, USA = Getty Images / Multivitz

Korda surged with a 7-under par round to dominate the top of the leaderboard. Thompson also reduced five strokes, maintaining the lead for two consecutive days. Lydia Ko (New Zealand) and Patty Tavatanakit (Thailand) are tied for 6th place (13-under par 197). For Korea, No. 2 Ko Jin-young (26) added 3-under par and is tied for 11th place (9-under par 201) along with Lee Jeong-eun 6 (25, Daebang Construction). Im Hyang (28, Volvik), who was tied for 5th the previous day, dropped three strokes to tie for 28th place (6-under par 204).

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