Jin Young Ko Takes Lead at FM Championship

Jin Young Ko capitalized on Haeran Ryu's dramatic collapse during the third round of the FM Championship, turning a six-shot deficit into a two-shot lead with an impressive 5-under 67. Ryu, who had a career-best 62 in the previous round, struggled with double bogeys on the first and fourth holes, ultimately finishing with a 78, dropping her from the lead to four shots behind Ko. The former world No. 1 Ko showcased her skill, notably recovering from a challenging tee shot on the 17th hole that was blown into a divot, yet she managed to make the putt. Ko’s performance brings her total to 11-under 205, putting her in the final group alongside Lauren Coughlin, who is aiming for her third win in six weeks. This tournament serves as the last competition before the Solheim Cup matches against Europe, scheduled for September 13-15. Carlota Ciganda and Allisen Corpuz trail Ko and Coughlin by three shots after both shot 67s.