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Jing Yan shoots 66 at breezy Blythefield to take Meijer LPGA Classic lead
By Associated Press at ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· June 19, 2026
· 1 min read
BELMONT, Mich. (AP) — Jing Yan shot a 6-under 66 on Friday to take the second-round lead in the Meijer LPGA Classic, the final event before the major KPMG Women’s PGA Championship next week at Hazeltine. Yan had a bogey-free afternoon round to get to 10 under in breezy conditions at Blythefield C...
Key takeaway (AP) — Jing Yan shot a 6-under 66 on Friday to take the second-round lead in the Meijer LPGA Classic, the final event before the major KPMG Women’s PGA Championship next week at Hazeltine.
Why this matters in The McAllen
While Jing Yan's impressive performance at the Meijer LPGA Classic may seem distant from the Rio Grande Valley, the event's connection to the upcoming KPMG Women’s PGA Championship has local implications for golf enthusiasts in McAllen . As the final tournament before the major championship, the Meijer LPGA Classic sets the stage for the best female golfers to fine-tune their skills. For local golf fans, this means they can expect to see top players like Yan in top form when the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship begins next week. The Valley's own golf community may also draw inspiration from Yan's bogey-free round, applying similar focus and strategy to their own games at local courses. As the golf season continues, McAllen residents can look forward to watching the world's best female golfers compete at the highest level, with Yan's current lead making her a player to watch in the upcoming major championship.
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Published: June 19, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports ·
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What is this story about? BELMONT, Mich. (AP) — Jing Yan shot a 6-under 66 on Friday to take the second-round lead in the Meijer LPGA Classic, the final event before the major KPMG Women’s PGA Championship next week at Hazeltine. Yan had a bogey-free afternoon round to get to 10 under in breezy conditions at Blythefield C...
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