Maguire, Kupcho Lead LPGA Dow Championship Michigan

Jennifer Kupcho and Leona Maguire currently lead the Dow Championship LPGA team event in Midland, Michigan, holding a 13-under total after shooting a round-low 10-under 60 in Friday's better-ball play. They edged out first-round leaders Gemma Dryburgh and Cassie Porter by one stroke, who posted an eight-under 62 to move into second place. The tournament features a mix of alternate-shot and better-ball rounds, with Kupcho and Maguire showing strong chemistry and complementing each other's games well, having played together for over ten years. Other notable teams include Sarah Schmelzel-Albane Valenzuela and Manon De Roey-Pauline Roussin-Bouchard, who are 11 under, while defending champions Jeeno Thitikul and Ruoning Yin are seven-way tied for eighth. The event continues with round three starting on Saturday morning, with the teams aiming to build on their momentum. Meanwhile, the team name "Irish Goodbyes" reflects the friendly rapport between Kupcho and Maguire, highlighting their long-standing partnership and strategic approach to the format.