Kroger Queen City Championship 2025 — Round 3 Highlights (Presented by P&G)
Round 3 at TPC River’s Bend showed who had the nerve and who faltered. From Chanettee Wannasaen holding off the pack to resilience under pressure, here's a pro-golfer’s breakdown of what turned the leaderboards in this pivotal day.
1. Overview – Pressure & Lead Changes
Coming into Round 3, Chanettee Wannasaen had looked composed, but the conditions today—gusty wind, firm greens, pin placements that punished—and a charging field made every hole count. Players like Charley Hull fought through injury to stay in contention. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Wannasaen held a slim lead and managed to maintain enough momentum, but the gap closed with birdies on par-5s and precise iron play. The fight for the top 5 intensified especially on the back-nine.
2. Key Holes That Made the Difference
Hole 13 (Par-4)
Tight tee shot required. Players who played left-to-right or avoided the bunker gained advantage. A two at this hole for someone stepping up from behind was a springboard.
Hole 15 (Par-5)
The reachable par-5 proved pivotal: risk vs reward. Those who laid up smartly had birdie looks; those who tried to go big paid with bogeys or worse when wind shifted.
3. Technique & Strategy Insights
Club selection into greens: Many walked up one club when approach shots hovered between 160-190 yards because greens were quicker than the yardage felt. Spin mattered; spin saved.
Putting under pressure: Speed control from 25-40 feet separated the players who could limit damage versus those who dropped out of contention. Lagging close was more valuable than trying heroic lines.
"If you can’t trust your speed, you’ll never trust your line. On a course like River’s Bend today, speed control wins more battles than perfect aim." — pro insight
Leaderboard — Top 20 after Round 3
| Pos | Player | Total Score | Thru | R1 | R2 | R3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charley Hull | −16 | 15 | 68 | 65 | 67 |
| 2 | Jeeno Thitikul | −15 | 15 | 69 | 64 | 68 |
| T3 | Chisato Iwai | −14 | F | 70 | 66 | 66 |
| T3 | Miyu Yamashita | −14 | F | 69 | 67 | 66 |
| T5 | Yealimi Noh | −13 | F | 69 | 70 | 64 |
| T5 | Bianca Pagdanganan | −13 | F | 67 | 70 | 66 |
| T5 | Mary Liu | −13 | F | 69 | 66 | 68 |
| T5 | Nelly Korda | −13 | F | 67 | 68 | 68 |
| T9 | Gabriela Ruffels | −12 | F | 67 | 70 | 67 |
| T9 | Lottie Woad | −12 | F | 68 | 67 | 69 |
| T9 | Maja Stark | −12 | F | 68 | 66 | 70 |
| T9 | Sei Young Kim | −12 | F | 66 | 68 | 70 |
| T9 | Olivia Cowan | −12 | F | 68 | 65 | 71 |
| T14 | Andrea Lee | −11 | F | 72 | 66 | 67 |
| T14 | Julia López Ramirez | −11 | F | 67 | 71 | 67 |
| T14 | Bailey Tardy | −11 | F | 71 | 66 | 68 |
| T14 | Ruixin Liu | −11 | F | 69 | 68 | 68 |
| T14 | Celine Boutier | −11 | F | 68 | 69 | 68 |
| T14 | Manon De Roey | −11 | F | 69 | 67 | 69 |
| T14 | Stacy Lewis | −10 | F | 70 | 71 | 65 |
Rankings via LPGA and ESPN. *“F” in “Thru” means round completed.
5. Video Highlights of Kroger Queen City Championship 2025 Round 3
A must-watch: the stretch from 13-16 saw pressure shots hit from all over the map. Mistakes were punished — brilliance rewarded.
7. What It Takes to Win at Queen City
- Resilience over perfection: Injuries, wind, tough pins — the drive to stay focused under all that separates winners.
- Smart risk: Aggressive when you can, conservative when you must; especially on par-5s and approach shots.
- Putting fundamentals: Lag-putting saves, speed control wins. Do the basics beautifully.
- Course-management discipline: River’s Bend punishes wandering shots; position matters more than power.
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