Charley Hull Trails Lilia Vu by Two Shots in Tense Ford Championship Finale

Thrilling Ford Championship Sets Stage for Dramatic Finish
England's Charley Hull carded a gritty 4-under 68 despite treacherous conditions at Whirlwind Golf Club's Cattail Course, positioning herself just two shots behind American leader Lilia Vu (-18) entering Sunday's final round. The 27-year-old Hull displayed remarkable resilience after an early bogey, countering with six birdies – including clutch finishes at 16 and 18 – to reach 16-under par through 54 holes.

Key Tournament Highlights:

• Vu's Record Pace: The 6-time LPGA winner set a new tournament scoring record (18-under) despite struggling with three bogeys and a double at the par-3 14th
• Weather Challenges: Sustained 20mph winds tested players' shot-making, with only 12 competitors breaking 70 in Round 3
• Moving Day Shakeup: Denmark's Nanna Koerstz Madsen (-15) and Japan's Ayaka Furue (-15) surged into T3, while world No.1 Nelly Korda (+1, 73) fell seven shots back

Hull's Post-Round Insight:
"The wind made club selection so tough today," Hull told Sky Sports. "That birdie on 18 gives me momentum – I'll sleep on that putt tonight." The English star seeks her third LPGA victory and first since 2022.

Final Round Storylines to Watch:

1. Can Vu maintain her composure after struggling on the back nine?
2. Will Hull's superior scrambling (85% sand saves) prove decisive?
3. Threat of thunderstorms could force Monday finish – check #FordChamp for updates

Projected Winning Score: Tournament officials estimate -20 may be required to claim the $1.75M first prize in this limited-field event featuring 15 of the world's top 20 players.