Boutier Charges Ahead in Tight Race for Victory
French golfer Céline Boutier delivered another stellar performance on Saturday, carding a 67 (-5) to maintain her position as a frontrunner in the tournament. This impressive round follows her remarkable opening scores of 65 (-7) and 64 (-8), the best score of the day, showcasing her exceptional form.
Boutier’s third round included six birdies,highlighted by a stunning shot on the 5th hole. She currently sits in second place at -20, tied with Chinese golfer Xiyu Lin. Danish golfer Nanna Koerstz Maden leads the pack by a single stroke heading into the final round.
The trio will tee off for the decisive final round at 4:00 AM French time, setting the stage for a thrilling showdown.
Tight Competition Heats Up
Trailing closely behind Boutier are Gaby Lopez, Brooke Henderson, and Nasa Hataoka, all tied for fourth place at -18.
Meanwhile,fellow Frenchwoman Perrine Delacour made a significant move up the leaderboard on Saturday,shooting a remarkable 64 (-8),the best score of the day,to climb to 21st place at -12.
The Battle for the Leaderboard: A Conversation with Butch Harmon
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to “Tee to Green,” where we dissect the hottest topics in the world of golf! Today, we have a true legend with us, the esteemed Butch harmon, renowned golf instructor and analyst. Butch, thanks for joining us.
Butch: My pleasure, always a delight to talk golf.
Interviewer:
Butch, we’ve witnessed an electrifying performance from Céline Boutier this weekend. She’s tearing up the course with scores of 65, 64, and 67. what do you make of her incredible form?
Butch: Celine is playing lights out golf right now. Her consistency is amazing, and her putting appears laser-focused. Those three consecutive low rounds, especially that blistering 64 yesterday, are a testament to her talent and hard work. She’s definitely a serious contender this week.
Interviewer:
Absolutely,she sits tied for second,just one stroke behind the leader,Nanna Koerstz Maden. Do you think Boutier has what it takes to snatch victory in the final round?
Butch: I wouldn’t bet against her. She’s got the game and the temperament to handle pressure. Koerstz Maden will be tough to catch, but a single stroke lead can evaporate quickly on this course. Boutier needs to stay focused, trust her swing, and play her own game.
Interviewer:
speaking of pressure,we have a engaging scenario playing out with a few chase pack contenders. Gaby Lopez, Brooke Henderson, and Nasa Hataoka are all hot on Boutier’s heels, just two strokes back.This final round is shaping up to be a nail-biter!
Butch: You’re right, it’s a real shootout! These ladies are all proven winners, and they know how to perform under pressure. Lopez has been showing great form lately, henderson is always dangerous, and Hataoka has that relentless grit. This leaderboard is wide open, and any of these golfers could snatch victory if they can catch fire on the final 18 holes.
Interviewer:
Let’s not forget the home crowd favorite, Perrine Delacour, who made a important move up the leaderboard with a stunning 64 on Saturday.
Butch: Perrine is having a fantastic tournament. That 64 was impressive, moving her up to 21st place. While she might not be in contention for the win,
a strong finish would be a great boost for her confidence and for French golf fans.
Interviewer:
So, with this final round poised to be one for the ages, what’s your prediction, Butch?
Butch: it’s truly anyone’s game at this point. Bourbontier is playing with unmatched confidence and could easily take the lead. But Koerstz Maden has proven she can handle pressure.And don’t count out those lurking contenders in the chase pack. this is going to be a Sunday we won’t soon forget.
Interviewer:
Thank you, Butch, for those insightful predictions. This is shaping up to be a phenomenal final round.
Butch: My pleasure. don’t forget to tune in! This is going to be good.
What are your predictions for the final round? Who will emerge victorious? Share your thoughts in the comments below, and let's discuss this thrilling tournament!
