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Ilhee Lee Holds One-Stroke Lead at ShopRite LPGA Classic

Rain delays compacted the field, setting up a tight chase behind Lee in Sunday’s final round.

South Korean Lee Il-hee hits a tee shot on the way to the lead at the LPGA Shoprite Classic in New Jersey

Overview

  • Lee rebounded from a double bogey with a closing birdie to card a 3-under 68 and reach 11-under 131.
  • Americans Elizabeth Szokol and Jennifer Kupcho and Japan’s Mao Saigo and Ayaka Furue share second at 10-under, one stroke back.
  • World No. 1 Nelly Korda posted a third-round 66 to sit at 5-under while second-ranked Jeeno Thitikul climbed to 6-under after a 68.
  • Saturday’s third round was delayed by rain, forcing players to adapt to softened turf at Seaview’s Bay Course.
  • U.S. Women’s Open champion Maja Stark and defending ShopRite winner Linnea Strom failed to make the cut.