Thompson leads LPGA finale, Jutanugarn eyes more trophies
Lexi Thompson in control of LPGA finale; Ariya Jutanugarn in control of just about all else
NAPLES, Fla. — Lexi Thompson has control of the CME Group Tour Championship, and Ariya Jutanugarn is in control of just about everything else.
Thompson's 4-under 68 on Saturday pushed her to 16-under after three rounds of the LPGA's season-ending event, as she moved three shots clear of Nelly Korda and six ahead than Carlota Ciganda at Tiburon Golf Club. Korda shot her second consecutive 67 to get to 13 under, and Ciganda grinded out a 69 to get to 10 under for the week.
Thompson has been nearly flawless this week. Her only dropped shot of the tournament came Saturday when she made bogey at the par-4 fourth hole, then put together five birdies over the remainder of her round.
If Thompson hangs on Sunday, she'll have her first win of the season. If Jutanugarn keeps things together, she'll leave with plenty of prizes as well.
