Ashleigh Buhai Secures Lead in NW Arkansas Championship

Buhai finishes strong to hold a one-stroke lead over Dottie Ardina heading into the final round.

Ashleigh Buhai birdied four of the final five holes, finishing with a 4-under 67 to lead at 11-under 131.
Dottie Ardina, winless on the LPGA Tour, is one stroke behind after an impressive round that included an eagle.
Former University of Arkansas player Gaby Lopez is two strokes back, tied with Japan's Nasa Hataoka and Thai players Arpichaya Yubol and Pajaree Anannarukarn.
First-round leader Jasmine Suwannapura dropped to a tie for 15th after a 1-over 72, struggling with a double bogey on the 14th hole.
Top-ranked players like Lilia Vu barely made the cut, while defending champion Haeran Ryu missed it by a stroke.