Thailand's Atthaya Thitikul held a one-stroke lead over Nelly Korda when play was suspended due to thunderstorms at the LPGA Chevron Championship in Texas. Atthaya, who had three birdies in her first 11 holes, was at 11-under through 12 holes when play was halted.
World number one Nelly Korda, aiming for her fifth consecutive LPGA victory to equal a record, was at 10-under with three birdies in her first eight holes. Canadian Brooke Henderson surged up the leaderboard with seven birdies and an eagle in her first 14 holes but dropped a shot on the 16th hole to sit at 10-under for the tournament.
Play was suspended for the day due to dangerous weather conditions, with players set to resume their third round on Sunday before moving on to the final round.
Atthaya Thitikul, who has recovered from a left thumb injury, expressed confidence about facing the challenge of completing her round on Sunday, citing previous experiences playing multiple holes in one day.
Nelly Korda commented on the softer course conditions allowing for more aggressive play, while Brooke Henderson highlighted her solid play throughout the week and expressed disappointment at dropping a shot late in her round.
The stage is set for an exciting finish to the LPGA Chevron Championship, with contenders like Atthaya Thitikul, Nelly Korda, and Brooke Henderson poised for a thrilling conclusion once play resumes.
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