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Maja Stark Takes One-Stroke Lead at Erin Hills in US Women’s Open

Her 2-under 70 on Erin Hills’ firm, fast greens gave her a one-stroke advantage over Julia Lopez Ramirez heading into Sunday’s final round.

Overview

  • Stark reached 7-under 209 after three rounds, avoiding costly mistakes that befell other contenders on the demanding layout.
  • Julia Lopez Ramirez shot a 4-under 68, the day’s low score, to move to 6-under and trail Stark by one stroke.
  • Second-round leader Mao Saigo struggled to a 3-over 75, dropping to 5-under after three consecutive bogeys early in her round.
  • World No. 1 Nelly Korda overcame a four-bogey front nine with three birdies on her last five holes to stand at 4-under.
  • Erin Hills’ speedier greens and tricky pin positions have tested the field and set up a tense finale for the $2.4 million winner’s share.