Thitikul, Yin Share Lead at CME Championship

In a thrilling third round of the CME Group Tour Championship, Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand fired a remarkable 9-under 63, tying her with Angel Yin at 15-under 201 heading into the final round. Yin maintained her strong performance with a 69, highlighted by an eagle and several long birdies, including a chip-in from 60 feet on the sixth hole. Thitikul, despite a rocky start with three consecutive bogeys on the back nine, rallied with an eagle on the 17th and a birdie on the 18th to secure her spot at the top. They are three shots clear of Ruoning Yin, who sits in third place after a 66. Nelly Korda trails by six strokes, having struggled with a 69, as the tournament offers a record $4 million prize for the winner. Thitikul has already secured a $1 million bonus through the Aon Risk-Reward Challenge, potentially bringing her total earnings for the week to $5 million if she wins.