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Sei Young Kim Takes Two-Shot Lead Into Final Round After Late Stumble in LA

The event serves as the final tune-up before next week’s Chevron Championship.

Overview

  • Kim, who led by eight with five to play Saturday, bogeyed four straight holes and finished at 15 under after a 71.
  • Hannah Green closed with a 67 to sit two back at 13 under with Suvichaya Vinijchaitham, Ina Yoon, and Jessica Porvasnik, while Patty Tavatanakit is one shot further behind.
  • Chizzy Iwai set the early pace with a bogey-free 63 on Thursday, then Kim moved in front Friday with a second straight 65.
  • Three notable players withdrew with limited detail from the tour, with Golfweek reporting food poisoning for Minjee Lee, knee pain for Hye‑Jin Choi during her round, and an unexplained exit for Hyo Joo Kim before round two.
  • El Caballero Country Club is hosting again in place of Wilshire during renovations, and the $3.75 million tournament wraps up Sunday before the Chevron major in Houston.