In Round 3 at the 2025 Buick LPGA Shanghai, Jeeno Thitikul delivered a spirited performance full of clutch moments and momentum shifts. The highlights capture her resilience, strategic shotmaking, and displays of nerve under pressure—moments that shaped her day and moved her into contention.
The round began with a willingness to pick her moments carefully. Thitikul avoided early mistakes, navigating tough tee shots and tricky chip-ins with steadiness. She held her composure as the course challenged many in the field with its firm greens and subtle slopes.
Around the turn, the round turned pivotal. Thitikul seized a couple of birdie chances, notably converting a midrange putt after reading the slope well. That got her breathing room. Then, during a stretch of consecutive holes, she strung together birdies to break free from the pack, attacking pins with confidence.
But it wasn’t a perfect ride. In the heart of the round she encountered adversity—perhaps a misplayed drive or a wayward iron that left her in a bunker or tricky lie. The highlight reel shows her digging in: a deft bunker escape, followed by a tricky chip and a composed two-putt to save par. Moments like that showed her fight.
As the back nine unfolded, she kept her foot on the gas. She absorbed shifting wind and changing green speeds without unraveling. In one moment, a difficult lie off the fairway demanded a precise pitch shot; she landed it close and tapped in for birdie, drawing cheers from the gallery.
Inn the final holes, the drama mounted. On the 17th, she found a lengthy birdie putt and rolled it in with conviction. Then on the 18th, under pressure, she displayed creativity: beyond the bunker, she played a clever chip to the fringe, then holed the putt. Fist pump. Relief. The finish mirrored her mental toughness.
Other contenders also had moments—some flashed brilliance, others wilted under pressure. A fluctuating leaderboard, double bogeys, clutch birdies, and missed putts dotted the field. But Thitikul’s consistency—few bogeys, several clutch pars, and late birdies—made her stand out.
After Round 3, she climbed the standings, signaling she’s very much in the mix. What she showed was more than good shots: it was grit and temperament. If she can carry that into Round 4, she’ll be tough to catch.