After 36 holes in Arizona, nine of the top 10 players in the field made the cut, setting up a power-packed weekend at Whirlwind.

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The LPGA returned to the U.S. for the first time since early February with the 2025 Ford Championship just outside Phoenix. The $2.25 million purse marked the first time for some in the field of 144 to earn a paycheck in more than a month.

Charley Hull went low at the Ford Championship while hunting for her third LPGA title, but this time it came under stunning circumstances.

Australia's Minjee Lee is the only player ranked in the top 20 who won't be in the field at Whirlwind Golf Club in Arizona.

CHANDLER, Ariz. -- Lilia Vu didn't feel her best on the range. She made up for that on the golf course Friday with an 8-under 64, giving her a two-shot lead over a group that includes Nelly Korda and Jeeno Thitikul in a Ford Championship packed with LPGA stars.

Brittany Lincicome, who turns 40 on Sept. 19, stepped away from full-time competition after 20 seasons at the end of last year. There has been talk of late, she said, about lowering the age limit of the Legends of the LPGA senior tour from 45 to 40.

The Gila River Indian Community is set to host the LPGA's Ford Championship presented by Wild Horse Pass at Whirlwind Golf Club, featuring the world’s top golfers like 2024 winner Nelly Korda.

Korda will be joined by 16 of the top 20 players in the world ... are available on the tournament page at LPGA.com. Greg Robertson covers golf for the Review-Journal. Reach him at grobertson@ ...