US EditionSouth Korean Lee So-Mi Grabs LPGA Tour Championship Lead
Lee So-mi uses a new putting grip and strong ball striking to lead the $11 million season finale with an 8-under 64, holding a two-shot advantage.
- Nov. 21 — Lee So-mi opened the CME Group Tour Championship with an 8-under 64 at Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Florida, leading by two shots over Allisen Corpuz.
- She changed her putting grip to mirror Lydia Ko, LPGA Hall of Famer, after trying it last week, and Lee said `It worked really well,` helping her roll at the Tour Championship.
- Lee So-mi made seven birdies, one eagle and one bogey, hitting all 14 fairways and reaching 16 greens at Tiburon Golf Club.
- The winner receives $4 million from an $11 million purse, and Lee So-mi aims to become the only South Korean with multiple 2025 LPGA titles.
- Minjee Lee, season money leader, has earned just over $3.8 million entering the season finale, where the top-60 Race to CME Globe field, including nine South Koreans, competes.
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