Bowling Green, Fla - Kylie Chung of Cumming, Georgia, maintains her lead heading into the final round of The Ninja Invitational hosted by Janet Xiyu Lin, after continuing her strong play with a 5-under-par round to reach 13-under par for the tournament.
Chung started the round with three straight pars before carding a birdie on the par-5 fourth hole to increase her lead to two strokes. As her consistent play continued on the front nine, the leaderboard tightened, with three players tied for first as she made the turn.
From there, Chung began to create separation with three straight birdies on Nos. 10-12. She added two more birdies on Nos. 15 and 16 to close out the round.
Chung is currently No. 31 in the Rolex AJGA Rankings. She already has three AJGA victories and has put herself in strong position to capture her first Invitational title.
"My plan for tomorrow is to just play my game and see what happens...continue to do what I've been doing and hope for the best."
Following Chung, Clairey Lin of Palos Verdes Estates, California, and Sahana Chokshi of Jacksonville, Florida, are tied for second at 9-under par.
Lin began the day with a birdie on No. 1 and continued her strong play with three consecutive birdies on Nos. 8-10 as she made the turn. She added two more birdies and finished the day with a bogey-free back nine.
Chokshi began the round one stroke behind the lead. After making a birdie on No. 1, she closed the gap and was tied for first heading into the par-5 fourth hole. With another birdie on the par-3 fifth, she made the turn bogey-free. She added two more birdies on the back nine to finish with four birdies for the round.
Chokshi is committed to Vanderbilt University and is No. 120 in the Rolex AJGA Rankings.
Following in fourth is Maria Isabella Errichetto of Southern Pines, North Carolina, at 8-under par.
Errichetto climbed seven spots on the leaderboard after a terrific round. She carded seven birdies during the round, putting herself in position to contend for the trophy tomorrow. Errichetto is No. 36 in the Rolex AJGA Rankings and is committed to the University of Virginia.
Rounding out the top five are six players tied for fifth at 7-under par:
- Anna Norris of Johns Creek, Georgia
- Annika Raja of Irvine, California
- Nobelle Park of Oakville, Ontario, Canada
- Anna Bell of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
- Alisa Davidova of Roanoke, Virginia
- Alexandra Snyder of Orlando, Florida
About Janet Xiyu Lin
Janet Xiyu Lin has emerged as one of the most accomplished players in women’s golf, with 29 career top-10s and 85 top-25 finishes. Turning professional in 2011, she quickly made her mark on the CLPGA and LET before joining the LPGA Tour, where she has been a consistent contender for over a decade. Lin has represented China in three Olympic Games, finishing T4 at the 2016 Rio Olympics, T9 at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and capturing a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, becoming the second Chinese woman to earn an Olympic medal in golf. She has also been a key contributor on Team China at the International Crown in 2016 and 2023. Known for her consistency, competitiveness, and ability to perform on the world stage, Lin continues to be a trailblazer for Chinese golf and an inspiration to aspiring players worldwide.
About The Janet Lin Pathways Project
In the second year of the event, tournament host Janet Xiyu Lin is thrilled to announce her newest initiative, The Janet Lin Pathways Project, during a welcome dinner for the tournament field. The project aims to create greater opportunities for young golfers by providing support for elite junior tournaments and training, as well as mentorship, international competition, and educational opportunities. Through partnerships and events in the U.S. and Asia, the project seeks to help talented young players gain access to the experiences and resources needed to advance their golf careers.