Overview

• Lee produced the only bogey-free round of the third day, closing with a 3-under-par 69 to move to 6-under 210 after 54 holes.
• Jeeno Thitikul stumbled with four back-nine bogeys in a 4-over 76, dropping to 2-under and remaining the lone player within striking distance.
• Lexi Thompson recovered from an opening triple bogey to card a 75 and finish tied for third at 1-over alongside Hye-Jin Choi and Miyu Yamashita.
• Fields Ranch East’s winds gusting above 30 mph and firm, sloping greens tested the field and drew criticism of hole placements and pace-of-play delays.
• The championship’s $12 million purse, the largest in women’s golf, awards $1.8 million to the winner as Sunday’s decisive round approaches.