Sarah Schmelzel, Albane Valenzuela Eyeing Firsts at LPGA Dow Championship
- On Saturday, Sarah Schmelzel and Albane Valenzuela shot a two-under 68 in alternate-shot play to take the third-round lead at the 2025 Dow Championship.
- Building on early rounds, Im and Lee posted a 68 tying for second, setting up Schmelzel and Valenzuela's third-round lead.
- Jin Hee Im and Somi Lee are tied for second, one stroke behind leaders Schmelzel and Valenzuela, with other challengers at 10-under score, fueling a tight final-round race.
- Sarah Schmelzel and Albane Valenzuela lead by one stroke at 13-under heading into the final LPGA Tour round, aiming for their first victory against a competitive field including top-ranked players.
- Securing their first LPGA Tour wins, Schmelzel and Valenzuela show strong attitudes in foursomes despite format challenges, boosting their careers and standings.
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Sarah Schmelzer and Albane Valenzuela take one-stroke lead at Dow Championship
Sarah Schmelzer and Switzerland's Albane Valenzuela teamed up to birdie three of four holes mid-round and grabbed a one-stroke lead at 13-under par at the Dow Championship at Midland (Mich.) Country Club.

Schmelzel and Valenzuela lead LPGA pairs event
American Sarah Schmelzel and Switzerland's Albane Valenzuela combined to post a two-under par 68 on Saturday that propelled them to a one-shot lead going into the final round of the LPGA Dow Championship pairs event.

Seeking first LPGA Tour wins, Schmelzel and Valenzuela team to take Dow Championship lead
MIDLAND, Mich. (AP) — Sarah Schmelzel and Albane Valenzuela took the third-round lead Saturday in the Dow Championship, shooting a 2-under 68 in alternate-shot play to move into position for their first LPGA Tour victories.
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