Duncan takes sole possession of top spot at The Annika
FLORIDA: Lindy Duncan entered Saturday in a three-way tie for first at The Annika, but she ended it alone in first place thanks to a 1-under-par 69 in Belleair, Florida.
Florida golfer Lindy Duncan clinched first place at The Annika Championship after posting a 1-under-par 69 in Belleair, Florida. Duncan had initially been tied for the lead with Carlota Ciganda of Spain and Hye-Jin Choi of South Korea. However, her strong round propelled her to a one-shot lead going into the final round. Duncan told reporters, "It's not what happens, it's how you respond."
She added, "I think my game is in a good spot." Meanwhile, Ciganda's performance fell off with a 5-over 75 at Pelican Golf Club, dropping her to a tie for eighth place. The CME Group Tour Championship, limited to the top 60 players, is on the horizon and could have implications for the results in Florida. Duncan, who started with a hole-in-one on her opening hole, remains in a strong position to qualify for the finale.
She entered the week at 74th in points and is projected to climb to No. 35 if her current results continue. Choi's game was more erratic, leading to her fall from first place. Other golfers in contention include Yuri Yoshida of Japan, Ina Yoon of South Korea, and three others tied for fifth place.
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