LPGA will set record for prize money in 2023 season
The payout will be double the amount awarded 10 years ago.
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Minjee Lee shot a 3-under 69 to take a one-shot lead heading into the final round of the Cognizant Founders Cup Saturday.
The 25-year-old entered the third round with a three-shot lead, preserving her place atop the leaderboard with an eagle-birdie sprint on the back nine.
Leading by one after 54 holes. 🇦🇺
— LPGA (@LPGA) May 15, 2022
Watch some of @minjeegolf best shots from her Saturday 69! 👇 pic.twitter.com/KyVpA0xSMf
Madelene Sagstrom of Sweden sits just behind Lee, firing a 67 to come within striking distance in the third round. Lexi Thompson, who started the day tied with Sagstrom at 11 under, is in third, three shots back after hitting a 69.
“You know, I’ve been striking it really well pretty much this whole year,” said Lee. “I’ve been working hard on my putting and working hard on everything, so it would be really nice just to see the result of a win.”
Lee will hope to close out the fourth and final round at the Upper Montclair Country Club Sunday to clinch her first win of the season.
The payout will be double the amount awarded 10 years ago.
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