Ruoning Yin takes third-round lead at FM Championship with birdie on 18
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 12:16 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Ruoning Yin carded a 4-under 68 to gain the third-round lead at the FM Championship in Norton, Massachusetts, on August 30. Her eagle chip-in on the 18th hole brought her total to 12-under 204, placing her one stroke ahead of Sei Young Kim and Hyo Joo Kim. Kim improved her score from a second-round 74 with a 67, while Hyo Joo Kim shot a 70. Somi Lee and Jenny Bae are tied for fourth at 8-under. Top-ranked Nelly Korda sits tied for 49th after three consecutive 72s.
- •Ruoning Yin spans a total of 12-under 204 after three rounds.
- •Sei Young Kim follows closely with a total of 11-under 205.
- •Hyo Joo Kim is also in contention at 10-under 206.
- •Somi Lee and Jenny Bae tied for fourth at 8-under 208.
- •Nelly Korda is tied for 49th place at 216.
- 1:04 AMESPN Golf — Yin birdies 18 to take 1-shot lead at TPC Boston
- 11:42 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 FM Championship: Ruoning Yin chips in for birdie on 18 to take 54-hole lead at TPC Boston
- 11:32 PMYahoo Sports — Yin chips in for birdie on 18 to take the 3rd-round lead at TPC Boston
"Yin also holed a 20-foot putt for birdie on the par-3 16th in a 4-under 68. At 12-under 204, the Chinese star had a one-stroke lead over South Korean players Sei Young Kim and Hyo Joo Kim. “I think my swing is in a good spot, my putting and every part of my game I think are pretty good,” Yin said.
"Ruoning Yin chipped in for birdie from just off the 18th green to take the third-round lead Saturday at TPC Boston in the FM Championship.
"Ruoning Yin chipped in for birdie from just off the 18th green to take the third-round lead Saturday at TPC Boston in the FM Championship.
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External links- ESPN GolfAug 30, 2026, 1:04 AMYin birdies 18 to take 1-shot lead at TPC Boston
Ruoning Yin chipped in for birdie from just off the 18th green to take the third-round lead Saturday at TPC Boston in the FM Championship.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 11:42 PM2026 FM Championship: Ruoning Yin chips in for birdie on 18 to take 54-hole lead at TPC Boston
Ruoning Yin chipped in for birdie from just off the 18th green to take the third-round lead Saturday at TPC Boston in the FM Championship.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 11:32 PMYin chips in for birdie on 18 to take the 3rd-round lead at TPC Boston
Yin also holed a 20-foot putt for birdie on the par-3 16th in a 4-under 68. At 12-under 204, the Chinese star had a one-stroke lead over South Korean players Sei Young Kim and Hyo Joo Kim. “I think my swing is in a good spot, my putting and every part of my game I think are pretty good,” Yin said.
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