Mississauga, Canada, August 23, 2025. China’s Yu Liu produced a brilliant third-round 67 at the CPKC Women’s Open, shaking off what she described as “zombie feelings” to surge up the leaderboard on moving day.
Liu admitted earlier in the week that she had been struggling with rhythm and energy, but found her game at just the right time. Her bogey-free stretch highlighted precise putting and consistent control, allowing her to climb within reach of the leaders heading into Sunday’s final round.
At the top, home favorite Brooke Henderson and Australia’s Minjee Lee share the 54-hole lead at 11-under par (202). Both carded steady rounds to stay in front, while Atthaya Thitikul of Thailand and Japan’s Akie Iwai sit three strokes behind at 8-under.
For Liu, the 67 represents more than a number on the scorecard. “I didn’t expect myself to be in contention … scoring was a little higher than I expected,” she said after her round. The comment reflected both surprise and relief as she overcame weeks of sluggish play.
The final round promises high drama. With Henderson chasing a home-country victory and Lee eyeing another LPGA crown, Liu’s resurgence adds another storyline to a tightly packed leaderboard. If she maintains her newfound rhythm, she could turn her moving-day momentum into a breakthrough finish.
The CPKC Women’s Open has long been one of the marquee stops on the LPGA calendar, and this year’s edition is setting up for a thrilling conclusion. Fans will be watching closely to see whether Liu’s return to form translates into a Sunday charge.
