Lexi Thompson LPGA Classic: Shares Lead for Win
Lexi Thompson is in the hunt! The LPGA star, seeking her first win since 2019, is tied for the lead at the Meijer LPGA Classic. Thompson’s extraordinary comeback, marked by late birdies, propelled her to the top, carding a 4-under 68. She’s now at 11-under, sharing the spotlight with five other remarkable golfers.News Directory 3 is following all the action. Will Thompson secure the victory? Discover what’s next …
Lexi Thompson Shares Lead at meijer LPGA Classic
Updated June 15, 2025
BELMONT, Mich. — lexi Thompson, aiming for her first victory in over six years, finished Saturday’s third round of the Meijer LPGA Classic tied for the lead. Thompson’s late surge, including birdies on two of the final three holes, propelled her to the top of the leaderboard.
Thompson carded a 4-under 68 at Blythefield Country Club. After finding the water and bogeying the par-5 14th, she rebounded with birdies on Nos. 16 and 18. She is now tied at 11-under 205 with nanna Koerstz Madsen, madelene sagstrom, Sofia Garcia, Hye-Jin Choi, and Carlota Ciganda.
Thompson,30,of Florida,last won on the LPGA Tour in June 2019 at the ShopRite LPGA Classic. She is playing a limited schedule this season and is slated to compete in the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship in Texas next week. This is her sixth start of the season.
Koerstz Madsen faltered, bogeying the final two holes after holding a two-stroke advantage.
Sagstrom, who won the T-Mobile Match Play in Las Vegas in April, had a remarkable stretch with an eagle, birdie, and another eagle on holes 4-6.
Garcia briefly held the lead at 13-under after 12 holes but then bogeyed the subsequent three holes.
Karis Davidson finished at 9-under after a 71. Megan Khang (69) is another stroke behind, along with Chanettee Wannasaen (69), Bronte Law (71), and Celine boutier (72).
”Not my best ball-striking day,” Thompson said. “But I scrambled very well and stayed positive, patient, and that’s what it’s kind of all about.”
“Everybody is going to come out swinging,” Thompson said. “Good weather tomorrow, so I know birdies will have to be made and I’ll have to go pin-seeking. I will hope for the best, go out there and embrace the opportunity, and really love on the fans.”
“the positive thing is now I feel what’s going on when I get a little nervous, so I can work on what I need to be focusing on tomorrow,” Koerstz Madsen said. “Because I’m definitely going to be nervous tomorrow.”
“I’m happy I was able to get it back together,” Garcia said. “Made a really good chip out on 16. Was able to have a good finish.”
“I always try to attack the course,” Sagstrom said. “I think I do play quite aggressive. I think this course, it demands shots.”
What’s next
The final round of the Meijer LPGA Classic promises an exciting finish, with six players vying for the title. thompson hopes to capitalize on her shared lead and secure her first victory in several years.