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Saturday at TPC Boston turned into a showcase for Miranda Wang, who delivered a breathtaking performance: a flawless 7‑under‑par 65 to seize a commanding 54‑hole lead at 18‑under 198. She produced 27 consecutive bogey-free holes and required only 24 putts, a masterclass of precision and composure under pressure.
> “This is where all the players want to be, so it’s definitely special going into the final round being the sole leader,” Wang said. “I hope to continue doing what I did today.”
Hot on her heels, Rose Zhang shot a solid 5‑under‑par 67, while seasoned pro Sei Young Kim carded a gritty 71. Both now sit at 15‑under 201, firmly in striking range of the lead.
Jeeno Thitikul matched Wang stroke-for-stroke with a superb 65, vaulting her into elite company at 14-under 202, sharing that spot with Andrea Lee, who posted a tidy 66.
The pack remains hungry: Kumkang Park lit it up with a 64, while Ayaka Furue (66) and Celine Borge (67) are tied at 13‑under 203. Madelene Sagstrom (70) is perched at 11‑under 205 and remains a threat. Rounding out the top 10, we now have Bianca Pagdanganan (67), Rio Takeda (69), and the updated addition Hannah Green (70), all sitting at 10‑under 206 .
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FM Classic — Top 10 After Round 3
Position Player Total Score Round 3
1 Miranda Wang −18 (198) 65
T2 Rose Zhang −15 (201) 67
T2 Sei Young Kim −15 (201) 71
T4 Jeeno Thitikul −14 (202) 65
T4 Andrea Lee −14 (202) 66
T6 Kumkang Park −13 (203) 64
T6 Ayaka Furue −13 (203) 66
T6 Celine Borge −13 (203) 67
9 Madelene Sagstrom −11 (205) 70
T10 Bianca Pagdanganan −10 (206) 67
T10 Rio Takeda −10 (206) 69
T10 Hannah Green −10 (206) 70
(All scores verified via ESPN leaderboard data .)
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Sunday Preview: A Final Round Poised for Drama
Wang’s flawless execution—especially her putting—positions her as the one to catch. But with Zhang and Kim just three strokes behind, and the likes of Thitikul and Lee lurking one more stroke back, nothing is decided.
Park, Furue, and Borge remain formidable; a strong moving day could catapult any of them into the spotlight. At −10, Pagdanganan, Takeda, and now Green are within reach—within just two strokes of the top five, they’re fully in the mix.
With the leaderboard tightly packed and conditions ripe for fireworks, Sunday promises to erupt with drama.
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