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Akie Iwai of Japan shoots 64 in Portland to take lead in bid for first LPGA Tour title
Akie Iwai eagled one hole and birdied three par 5s to reach 18-under, taking a two-stroke lead in pursuit of her first LPGA Tour title.
- On August 16, 2025, Akie Iwai of Japan shot a brilliant 8-under 64 at the Standard Portland Classic in Portland, Oregon, moving ahead by two strokes after the third round.
- Iwai played a strong round following second-place finishes in Thailand and Los Angeles earlier in 2025, aiming to join her twin sister Chisato, who won at Mayakoba in May.
- She eagled the fifth hole with a 5-wood shot that traveled 200 yards and stopped within three feet of the hole, birdied the other three par-5s, and went 5 under over a five-hole span at Columbia Edgewater.
- Australian Grace Kim shot a 67, including an impressive 156-yard eagle on the 17th hole, to hold second place, while Sweden’s Linn Grant carded a 65 for third and reflected on her round as composed and enjoyable.
- Iwai's performance positions her well for a potential LPGA Tour breakthrough, while Grant’s acceptance and mature play suggest strong contention heading into the final round.
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Rockdale Citizen & Newton CitizenAkie Iwai catches fire, storms to lead at Portland
LPGA Tour rookie Akie Iwai shook off an early bogey to shoot 9-under par over the final 16 holes Saturday to storm to the 54-hole lead at the Standard Portland (Ore.) Classic.
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Akie Iwai of Japan shoots 64 in Portland to take lead in bid for first LPGA Tour title
Akie Iwai of Japan eagled the fifth hole and birdied the other three par 5s at Columbia Edgewater, shooting an 8-under 64 on Saturday to take a two-stroke lead in The Standard Portland Classic.
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On the night of Saturday to Sunday, the third round of the Portland Classic ended in Oregon. Perrine Delacour stood at the door of the top 10, while Céline Boutier joined the top 20. Akie Iwai, for her part, brilliantly took power.
·Boulogne-Billancourt, France
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