Lilia Vu Leads Ford Championship by Two Shots

Lilia Vu holds a two-shot lead over Charley Hull entering the final round of the Ford Championship in Chandler, Arizona, after an impressive round of 4-under 68. Despite encountering her first bogey after 41 flawless holes and a double bogey on the 14th, Vu rallied with three consecutive birdies to finish at 18-under 198. Charley Hull, who opened with a 63, remains two strokes behind after carding a 68, while seven other golfers are within four shots of the lead, highlighting the competitive nature of the tournament. Meanwhile, defending champion Nelly Korda struggled on the back nine and now sits seven shots back after a round of 73. Vu, a double major winner in 2023, credits her improved performance to better swing execution and strategic putting. Korda and Jeeno Thitikul showcased strong performances earlier, with Thitikul starting with a birdie-birdie-eagle-birdie sequence in prior rounds.