Ruoning Yin delivered a dramatic finish on the final hole, sinking a chip shot that vaulted her into a one‑stroke lead heading into the concluding round of the LPGA Tour’s FM Championship, while the hopes of a European champion in Boston began to wane. Yin’s chip landed cleanly from just off the 18th‑green, adding to an earlier 20‑foot birdie she had hoisted on the par‑three 16th. Her round of four‑under 68 lifted her total to 12‑under at TPC Boston, positioning her at the top of the leaderboard. The five‑time LPGA winner now holds a narrow advantage over South Korean teammates Sei‑Young Kim and Hyo‑Joo Kim, with fellow competitor Somi Lee trailing by three strokes alongside American Jenny Bae.

"My swing feels solid, my putting is clicking, and every facet of my game is clicking right now," Yin explained. "I’m just going to stick to my own game plan. When the moment calls for aggression, I won’t shy away from taking it." This tournament marks the final LPGA event before the Solheim Cup, which will be broadcast live on Sky Sports from September 11‑13.

Team USA’s trio—Lauren Coughlin, Allisen Corpuz and Lindy Duncan—enter the final day at seven‑under, each hoping to carry momentum into the international showdown. Mid‑tournament leader Miyu Yamashita fell back to six strokes behind after a 75, a surprising dip following her nine‑stroke triumph in Canada the previous Sunday.

Meanwhile, England’s highest‑ranked representative, Lottie Woad, sits at five‑under after carding a solid 70 in the third round. World‑number‑one Nelly Korda, after posting her third consecutive 72, finds herself tied for 49th, just a shot shy of Charley Hull. European captain Anna Nordqvist, who is set to retire from the LPGA Tour after this event, is currently one over par. --- In parallel news, Casandra Alexander is poised to carry a three‑stroke cushion into the final round of the KPMG Women’s Irish Open, thanks in part to a standout performance by home‑grown talent Leona Maguire.

Alexander recorded a three‑under 69 on a rain‑soaked day at The K Club, where play was suspended for 45 minutes due to adverse weather. The South African’s score moved her to 18‑under, putting her within striking distance of a wire‑to‑wire victory. Ranked 38th globally, Alexander has finished as runner‑up five times this season. Now, she has her sights set on a second Ladies European Tour title, with Russian contender Sara Kouskova close behind after posting a flawless, bogey‑free 67.

"It was a rather slow day out there," Alexander remarked. "The rain made things challenging 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 tournament’s round‑of‑the‑week with an astonishing nine‑under 63, boosting her to fourth place at 13‑under, ahead of compatriots Corinne Viden and Louise Rydqvist. Maguire also carded a 63, propelling her into a tie for sixth place.

"I knew the course was yielding low scores," Maguire said. "I didn’t necessarily play a better game than yesterday; I just managed to sink a few more putts and landed my approach shots a touch closer.

I still felt I left a few chances on the table, but it was a pleasant moving day." The final rounds of both the KPMG Women’s Irish Open and the LPGA Tour’s FM Championship will be aired live on Sunday via Sky Sports. Golf enthusiasts can also explore the latest Sky Sports offers or opt for contract‑free streaming through NOW.