Relive Céline Boutier's huge record second round on video where the Ile-de-France woman took the helm of the CME Group Tour Championship, ahead of her closest pursuers by 4 strokes after two sumptuous 65s in a row.

In the history of the CME Group Tour Championship, only four times have players finished -12 after 36 holes. Sei Young Kim in 2019, Lexi thompson in 2018, Sung Hyun Park and in 2017 Lydia Ko in 2016 - all tied after 36 lowest holes in championship history.

Friday, Céline Boutier amazed them all.

With a second 65 in a row, the 28-year-old from Montrouge set a new 36-hole record at -14. After making the turn to -1, the Frenchwoman sprayed the nines back to the Tiburon Golf Club. Celine made six birdies, including a chip from the No.13 fairway, and took a four-stroke lead in the final weekend of the 2021 LPGA Tour season.

“I just feel like I'm a little frustrated on the first 9 holes where I left a few shots so I was really good for the comeback,” said Boutier. “My long game was really solid all day and I was able to get my shots really close, and it really helped on the last nine holes. "

The score of 130 (-14) is also Céline Boutier's 36-hole record, the lowest in his career, beating the 132 obtained at the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship in 2018.

The French number 1 had distinguished herself again at the end of the 2021 season, winning victories at the Lacoste Ladies Open de France of the Ladies Eurpean Tour in September as well as at the ShopRite LPGA Classic Tour in October. A 63 final in this final lap was a real turning point for Celine, beating ex-No. 1 Rolex Rankings, Jin Young Ko and Inbee Park to a decisive victory.

Now, with $ 1,5 million at stake, Celine Boutier is peaking at just the right time. As someone who admits to being too tense on the course and struggling with doubt, she will build on those successes - and hard-earned personal ideas - to keep her emotions in check that she is battling this weekend for. the largest endowment in history. women's golf.

“Getting this win at home and at the ShopRite was a big step forward. Obviously winning and playing at home is never easy, and then being able to get that second win for me at ShopRite, two and a half years after my first win, has really helped me get even more. trust me, ”said Boutier. " We never know. Maybe the first time it was luck. You kind of want to confirm. So it was very important for my confidence, and I just feel a little more comfortable in this situation now.

Céline BOUTIER sets the new CME GLOBE record over 36 holes

Céline, who won her second touring title at the ShopRite LPGA Classic this season, is tied for second at three players at -10. The major champion Minjee lee and Tour winner Gaby Lopez recorded a 68 (-4) card to join Mina Harigae to -10. Gaby Lopez recorded four straight rounds in the 60s at last week's Pelican Womens Championship for the first time since the 2019 Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic.

“Honestly, my goal today was just to hang in there, try to play a little closer and make some really good putts,” said Harigae. “I'm happy with the way my back nine ended. "

Four are tied for fifth place at -9, including the 18-hole leader Jeongeun Lee6, who recorded a Friday 1-under 71 at Tiburon, and Nelly korda No. 1 in the Rolex ranking. “I think I can put in more putts and my iron shots have sometimes been loose on a few holes here and there,” said Korda, who is one of five Americans in the top 10. “You're not going to go. not hit all the shots very well, so I think I handled it pretty well. I hope I can give myself a better overview for the birdies over the weekend.

Defending champion Jin Young Ko and 2018 winner Lexi Thompson are two of four 9th-ranked players battling at -8. Ko needs a second place or better to stand a chance of winning the Rolex Player of the Year award. She struggles with lingering wrist pain, but she is still enjoying her last event of a spectacular season.

“I don't have 100% confidence in my swing or anything; I just have to keep hitting the right ball, just pick the right club and the right direction against the wind, ”Ko said.“ Yeah, just enjoy. It is fun "


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