Lottie Woad Takes Three-Stroke Lead at Kroger Queen City Championship
Woad fires 65 for 3-shot lead at windy Cincinnati

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Lottie Woad shot a 5-under 65 to lead the Kroger Queen City Championship in Cincinnati with a total of 11-under 199. She is three strokes ahead of Amanda Doherty going into the final round, while Nelly Korda trails significantly after a disappointing 2-over 72.
- 01Woad's performance included seven birdies and two bogeys, with a notable drop on the par-4 17th hole.
- 02Amanda Doherty, who shot a 69, is in second place and looking for her first LPGA Tour title.
- 03Haeran Ryu is in third place at 7 under after a second consecutive 66.
- 04Nelly Korda, a two-time winner this year, is tied for 19th place at 2 under, nine shots behind Woad.
- 05The tournament faced a 2.5-hour weather delay, impacting play at Maketewah Country Club.
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In a challenging day marked by rain and wind, Lottie Woad emerged as the frontrunner in the Kroger Queen City Championship held at Maketewah Country Club in Cincinnati. Woad's impressive 5-under 65 brought her total score to 11-under 199, granting her a three-stroke lead over Amanda Doherty, who is in second place. Woad's round included seven birdies and two bogeys, with her only slip occurring on the par-4 17th. Despite the tough conditions, Woad noted that the rain made the course softer, allowing for more aggressive play with wedges. Doherty, seeking her first LPGA Tour victory, expressed confidence in her game after shooting a 69. Haeran Ryu follows in third place at 7 under, while Nelly Korda, aiming for a third consecutive win, struggled with a 2-over 72, placing her nine shots behind Woad. The tournament faced significant weather delays, which added to the challenges players faced on the course.
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