Ruoning Yin delivered a dramatic finish on the final hole of the FM Championship, sinking a chip shot that vaulted her into a one‑stroke lead heading into the tournament's concluding round. The decisive putt came from just off the 18th‑green at TPC Boston, where Yin had already posted a 20‑foot birdie on the par‑three 16th. Her round of four‑under 68 lifted her total to 12 under par, positioning her at the top of the leaderboard. The five‑time LPGA Tour victor now enjoys a narrow advantage over South Korean competitors Sei Young Kim and Hyo Joo Kim, while fellow contender Somi Lee trails by three strokes, joined by American Jenny Bae.
"My swing feels solid, my putting is sharp, and every facet of my game is clicking," Yin said after the round. "I’m just going to stick to my game plan and not shy away from aggression when the moment calls for it." This event marks the final LPGA Tour stop before the Solheim Cup, which will be broadcast live on Sky Sports from September 11‑13.
Team USA members Lauren Coughlin, Allisen Corpuz and Lindy Duncan enter the final day at seven under par, each hoping to carry momentum into the international showdown. Mid‑tournament leader Miyu Yamashita fell back six strokes after carding a 75, despite having secured a nine‑stroke victory in Canada the previous Sunday. England's highest‑ranked player in the field, Lottie Woad, sits at five under after a third‑round 70. Top‑ranked American Nelly Korda is tied for 49th following her third consecutive 72, just a shot behind Charley Hull.
European captain Anna Nordqvist, who is preparing for retirement from the LPGA Tour, sits one over par in what will be her final appearance on the circuit. Beyond the FM Championship, the KPMG Women’s Irish Open is also delivering excitement. South African Casandra Alexander claimed a three‑stroke lead heading into the final round after a resilient 69 on a rain‑soaked day at The K Club.
Play was interrupted for 45 minutes due to adverse weather, but Alexander pressed on, moving to 18 under par and positioning herself for a potential wire‑to‑wire victory. The world’s 38th‑ranked player has finished as runner‑up five times this season, but now has her sights set on a second Ladies European Tour title. Her nearest challenger is Sara Kouskova, who posted a flawless 67. "It was a slower day out there because of the rain," Alexander explained.
"The conditions were tough both on and off the course. I had a couple of lip‑outs, but overall it was a good round.
I’m still leading heading into Sunday, so I have no complaints." Sweden’s rising star Kajsa Arwefjall matched the round‑of‑the‑week with a stunning nine‑under 63, lifting her to fourth place at 13 under. Fellow Swedes Corinne Viden and Louise Rydqvist trailed closely. Leona Maguire, playing on home soil, also carded a 63, propelling her into a tie for sixth.
"I sensed there was a low score out there," Maguire said. "I didn’t necessarily play better than yesterday; I just sank a few more putts and hit the ball a touch closer.
I still left a couple of putts short, but it was a pleasant moving day." The Irish Open and the FM Championship will conclude on Sunday, with live coverage on Sky Sports. Viewers can also stream the events without a contract via NOW, taking advantage of the latest Sky Sports deals.
The tournaments not only showcase individual talent but also set the stage for the upcoming Solheim Cup, where team dynamics and national pride will come to the fore. As the season draws to a close, players like Yin, Alexander, and Maguire are using these final opportunities to cement their legacies, fine‑tune their games, and build confidence ahead of the prestigious team competition that lies just beyond the horizon.