San Diego Union-Tribune (Sunday)
DEFENDING CHAMP KIM TAKES LEAD IN LPGA TOUR FINALE
Sei Young Kim is in position to defend her title in the CME Group Tour Championship at Naples, Fla., take player of the year honors, win the money title and possibly even move to No. 1 in the world.
Kim took a one-stroke lead over top-ranked Jin Young Ko into the final round of the LPGA Tour season, shooting a 5-under 67 on Saturday in warmer conditions at Tiburon Golf Club to reach 13-under 203. Ko had a 69.
“Really good chance to chase everything,” Kim said. “If I play well tomorrow, good chance.”
For Kim to take the No. 1 spot in the world from Ko, she would have to win today and have Ko finish solo 10th or worse. Ko has held the top spot for 73 weeks in a row.
Georgia Hall was third at 10 under after a 68.
Kim is tied for the tour victory lead with Danielle Kang with two, winning the major KPMG Women’s PGA Championship and Pelican Women’s Championship in consecutive starts in October and November.
“My vibe was really good because warmer weather, and then I play pairing with Jin Young and Lexi (Thompson).” Kim said.
“Those are my favorite players, so yeah, it was fun. We wasn’t talking much but it was very comfortable and chill out there.”
Tiger’s son looks good in TV debut
The guy with a swoosh on his shirt and a Tiger head cover on his driver looked pretty good.
So did Tiger Woods.
Charlie Woods, the 11-year-old son of the 15-time major champion, made his national TV debut in the PNC Championship at Orlando. And according to his dad, he played just like he does at home.
Never mind that he had some 250 people following along, more than his dad had watching him at the Masters.
Charlie confidently twirled his club before shots, quickly picked up the tee on his drives and even pumped his fist on the par-5 third hole with a 3-wood into 3 feet for eagle.
They finished the scramble format at 10under 62, four shots behind Matt Kuchar and son Cameron.
“I don’t really care about my game,” Woods said.
“I’m just making sure that Charlie has the time of his life. And he’s doing that.”