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Akie Iwai, Ingrid Lindblad, and Lauren Coughlin Share Lead at JM Eagle LA Championship

The trio sits at 17-under through three rounds at El Caballero, with Nelly Korda three strokes back ahead of her Chevron Championship defense.

LPGA rookie Ingrid Lindblad lines up a putt on the 17th green during the second round of the JM Eagle LA Championship on Friday afternoon at El Caballero Country Club in Tarzana. Lindblad shot a 9-under-par 63 to grab a share of the lead midway through the tournament. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
Lexi Thompson hits to the 14th green during the first round of the LPGA’s JM Eagle LA Championship golf tournament at El Caballero Country Club, Thursday, April 17, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/William Liang)
Akie Iwai of Japan has a share of the lead at the LGA Tour's LA Championship heading into the final round
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Overview

  • Rookie Akie Iwai carded a bogey-free 8-under 64, including an eagle on the first hole, to join the 54-hole lead at 17-under.
  • Ingrid Lindblad, also a rookie, followed her career-best second-round 63 with a 68 to remain tied for the lead alongside Lauren Coughlin, who shot a 66.
  • World No. 1 Nelly Korda sits three shots back at 14-under after a third-round 67, preparing for next week’s Chevron Championship defense.
  • Minjee Lee, the 2019 winner of this event, and Rio Takeda are tied at 14-under, both staying in contention with strong third rounds.
  • The tournament, relocated to El Caballero due to renovations at Wilshire, concludes the LPGA’s West Coast swing and serves as a key tune-up for the season's first major.