Jeeno Thitikul Leads LPGA Mizuho Americas Open at Liberty National

At the Mizuho Americas Open at Liberty National in Jersey City, Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand leads the tournament after a strong third round of 7-under 65, giving her a one-shot advantage over Celine Boutier heading into the final round. Thitikul overcame challenging conditions, including strong winds and a double bogey, by making nine birdies and finishing at 14-under 202. Defending champion and world No. 1 Nelly Korda, who has yet to win this year, carded a 68 to remain two shots behind, striving for her first victory of the season. Earlier rounds saw Thitikul start strong with an 8-under 64 bogey-free round, emphasizing her improved putting, which she worked on extensively after a mixed start at the Chevron Championship. The LPGA Tour adjusted tee positions to account for windy conditions, leading to some dramatic finishes and opportunities for players like Boutier, who made a notable 40-foot birdie putt and finished one shot back after a 66. Overall, the tournament features a tight leaderboard with top-ranked players jockeying for position amid challenging weather and course conditions across the Hudson River from Manhattan.