Ruoning Yin Leads After Third Round at TPC Boston

Chinese LPGA star Ruoning Yin secured a one-stroke advantage heading into the final round of the FM Championship at TPC Boston in Norton, Massachusetts. Her 4-under-68 round brought her total to 12-under-204, edging South Korean competitors Sei Young Kim and Hyo Joo Kim.

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The FM Championship, part of the LPGA Tour’s season-ending events, follows a first-round 64 by South Korean rookie Sei Young Kim. The tournament also serves as a final preparation for many players before the upcoming Solheim Cup matches in the Netherlands.

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Yin’s round featured a decisive birdie on the 18th green after a chip from just off the putting surface, as well as a 20-foot birdie putt on the par-3 16th. She posted a 4-under-68, moving to 12-under-204 for the tournament. The field’s leaders were tied at 10-under after two rounds, with Kim Sei Young having rebounded from a second-round 74 with a 67. Hyo Joo Kim recorded a 70, while fellow competitors Somi Lee and Jenny Bae were tied for fourth at eight under. Japanese player Miyu Yamashita, who had shared the second-round lead, fell six strokes back with a 75. Top-ranked Nelly Korda slipped to a tie for 49th after three consecutive rounds of 72.

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Yin indicated confidence in her swing, putting, and overall game, emphasizing a willingness to play aggressively rather than conservatively when needed. She described the upcoming round as “tougher” and urged patience. Sei Young Kim reflected that a more emotional approach helped her performance, while Hyo Joo Kim, speaking through a translator, focused on doing a good job in the final round.

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With the Solheim Cup on the horizon, players are using the FM Championship to fine-tune their games. Yin’s lead positions her as a strong contender both for the tournament title and for contributing to the upcoming international competition.

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