Iwai ties course record; leads Patty, Suvichaya by 2

Japan’s Chizzy Iwai posted a bogey-free nine-under-par 63 on Thursday to grab a two-stroke lead at the LA Championship in Tarzana, California.

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Iwaitied the course record in pristine conditions at the El Caballero Country Club. Sweden’s Ingrid Lindblad and South Africa’s Ashleigh Buhai each carded 63 at the 2025 event. Lindblad went on to earn her first LPGA victory in the tournament, posting a 21-under four-day total.

Korea's Kim Sei-Young and Thai duo are two strokes behind Iwai at seven under. Patty Tavatanakit completed her round early in the day while countrywoman Suvichaya Vinijchaitham and Kim were part of the afternoon groups.

Nine players finished tied for fifth at six under, including recent winner Lauren Coughlin and countrywoman Jessica Porvasnik.