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Ina Yoon widens her Women’s PGA Championship lead to 5 strokes
By James Monical at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 27, 2026
· 4 min read
CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — Ina Yoon stretched her lead at the Women’s PGA Championship with a 3-under 69 that put her five strokes up on the second-place pack after another strong South Korean showing Friday.
Yoon, who shot a record 63 in the first round at Hazeltine National Golf Club, had two boge...
Key takeaway (AP) — Ina Yoon stretched her lead at the Women’s PGA Championship with a 3-under 69 that put her five strokes up on the second-place pack after another strong South Korean showing Friday.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The Women's PGA Championship has brought international attention to Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota, with Ina Yoon's impressive lead. As the tournament heads into its final days, local golf fans are watching closely to see if Yoon can maintain her five-stroke lead and claim her first LPGA Tour victory. The strong showing by South Korean golfers, including Yoon, A Lin Kim, Hae Ran Ryu, and Dongeun Lee, has also highlighted the growing presence of international competitors in the Twin Cities golf scene. With LPGA Tour leader Nelly Korda also in contention, the championship is poised to bring a significant economic boost to the local community, with visitors and spectators flocking to the area to catch a glimpse of the world-class golf action. As the tournament concludes, local businesses and golf enthusiasts alike will be eager to see the impact of this high-profile event on the region's reputation as a premier golf destination.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — Ina Yoon stretched her lead at the Women’s PGA Championship with a 3-under 69 that put her five strokes up on the second-place pack after another strong South Korean showing Friday.
Yoon, who shot a record 63 in the first round at Hazeltine National Golf Club, had two boge...
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