TPC Boston, August 30, 2025
News Summary
The LPGA’s FM Championship at TPC Boston saw a tumultuous second round as weather interruptions led to chaos on the leaderboard. Miranda Wang from China capitalized on the conditions, finishing with a solid 5-under 67 and holding a two-stroke lead at 11-under 133. Heavy rain and lightning caused multiple stoppages, forcing play into the evening and prompting organizers to consider threesomes to expedite the schedule. As the tournament progresses, players will need to navigate both the course and unpredictable weather.
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Storm drama and late-night heroics at TPC Boston
The LPGA’s FM Championship at TPC Boston turned into a weather soap opera on a day when the leaderboard
swung between calm and chaos. Miranda Wang from China took full advantage of the interruptions and
the scoring window she had, finishing the rain-hit second round with a strong 5-under 67 to sit
two strokes clear at 11-under 133 after 36 holes.
This was not a smooth afternoon of golf. Heavy rain and lightning forced three stoppages, including one that
lasted roughly two and a half hours. Play was pushed into the evening and then stopped for darkness, leaving
half the field still out on the course when the horn finally blew on a suspended day. Organizers are scrambling
to restore a normal schedule by Saturday evening or by Sunday morning, with plans to send players off in threesomes
from both nines to catch up.
Wang’s hot streak — start and finish
Wang flashed birdie touch early and then closed in style. She birdied three of the first four holes in her second
round and then closed it out with three straight birdies on the final trio of holes. The combination of early
momentum and late nerves-and-nerves management put her in the clear on a day when staying calm mattered as much
as hitting fairways. Her background playing collegiate golf in the U.S. seemed to show in the way she navigated
the starts and stops.
The chasers and the mid-round movers
Sweden’s Madelene Sagstrom kept the pressure on with a bogey-free 66, moving to 135
and into second place. She found a second wind after one of her own delays, rattling off four consecutive birdies
after the 13th to surge up the board.
Several big names were still on the course when play was halted. South Korea’s Kim Sei-young was leading
that group at 8-under through four holes, while American Nelly Korda stood at 7-under through four.
World number one Jeeno Thitikul produced a tidy 66 and sat at 137, joined on that number
by England’s Jodi Ewart Shadoff and South Korea’s Lee6 Jeong-eun.
Australia’s Hannah Green shot a solid second round 68 with five birdies and a single bogey,
steadily keeping herself in the hunt as the field braces for a quick restart.
Logistics and the race to finish
With storms forecast to return, there was a clear sense of urgency as players and officials worked to get the
second round completed and the cut made after play resumed. The plan to speed things along includes sending
threesomes off both nines for the next rounds. The goal is to finish the current round, set the cut line and
avoid stacking more delays that could push the event into Monday.
For fans and players alike, the weekend promises quick shifts in position. Some contenders have complete 36-hole
scores on the book and will watch nervously. Others will return Saturday to finish what was stopped by darkness
and to keep the chase alive before the next weather system arrives.
What to watch next
- Miranda Wang — Will she keep the momentum and calm under pressure now that she holds a two-shot lead?
- Madelene Sagstrom — Can her bogey-free form and late-round birdie streak continue into the weekend?
- Players who were still on course — Kim Sei-young and Nelly Korda could make big moves when play resumes.
- Weather and scheduling — Will the LPGA get the field finished before the next round of storms?
Quick takeaways
The leaderboard is stacked, the weather is unpredictable, and the schedule is tight. The story coming out of TPC Boston
is equal parts golf and grit. Miranda Wang earned herself a headline with a composed, birdie-heavy effort, but there are
plenty of hungry players ready to pounce once the course clears and the rounds continue.
FAQ
Is Miranda Wang leading the FM Championship?
Yes. After 36 holes, Miranda Wang leads at 11-under 133 following a second round 67.
How did the weather affect play?
Heavy rain and lightning caused three stoppages, one lasting about two and a half hours. Play was suspended due to darkness
with roughly half the field still on course.
Who are the main chasers behind Wang?
Madelene Sagstrom sits two shots back at 9-under 135 after a bogey-free 66. Several players were still finishing their rounds,
including Kim Sei-young and Nelly Korda, who were 8-under and 7-under respectively through four holes when play was halted.
What are the LPGA’s plans to catch up on the schedule?
The LPGA plans to send threesomes off both nines to speed play and aims to return to a normal schedule by Saturday evening or
Sunday morning, depending on further weather.
Will the cut be made today?
The cut was scheduled to be made after the round resumed, once the currently suspended play is completed.
Quick reference table
| Player | 36-hole Score (where known) | Second Round | Status / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miranda Wang | 11-under, 133 | 67 (5-under) | Closed with birdies on the last three holes; calm under delays |
| Madelene Sagstrom | 9-under, 135 | 66 (bogey-free) | Four birdies in a row after the 13th following a delay |
| Jeeno Thitikul | 137 | 66 | World number one; steady second round |
| Jodi Ewart Shadoff | 137 | Not specified | Tied at 137 |
| Lee6 Jeong-eun | 137 | Not specified | Tied at 137 |
| Kim Sei-young | Incomplete | 8-under through 4 holes (on course) | One of the leaders among those still finishing |
| Nelly Korda | Incomplete | 7-under through 4 holes (on course) | In position to climb when round resumes |
| Hannah Green | Not specified | 68 (five birdies, one bogey) | Solid round to keep momentum |
Stay tuned — the leaderboard is set for more late-night swings, and TPC Boston is shaping up to serve drama by the shot.
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