Minjee Lee Leads Women’s PGA Championship by Four Strokes in Windy Conditions

Minjee Lee delivered a flawless, bogey-free 3-under 69 in the third round of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Fields Ranch East, overcoming 30 mph gusts to seize a four-shot lead heading into the final round. Lee, a two-time major champion and Irving resident originally from Australia, capitalized on her experience playing in windy conditions to outplay her closest competitor, Jeeno Thitikul, who shot 76 and fell behind after a series of bogeys. Both Lee and Thitikul remain the only players under par, with Lee demonstrating remarkable consistency by hitting fairways and greens and scrambling perfectly when missing. The challenging conditions, described as "just brutal" by world No. 1 Nelly Korda, who is tied for sixth, saw only three players break par on Saturday. Lee aims to add a third major title, joining an elite group of Australian winners at the Women's PGA Championship, and remains cautious about the pressure of a major final despite her comfortable lead. The final round looms with similar tough weather expected, making stamina and precision paramount for the contenders.