Overview
- The world No. 1 fired an 8-under 64 with nine birdies in Round 3 to reach 22 under through 54 holes at Tiburon.
- Nelly Korda and Pajaree Anannarukarn are tied for second at 16 under after matching 65s, setting up a No. 1 vs. No. 2 final pairing.
- A victory Sunday would deliver the $4 million top prize from the $11 million purse and likely secure Player of the Year, the Vare Trophy and the money title.
- The defending champion is aiming to become only the event’s second back-to-back winner, a feat previously achieved by Jin Young Ko in 2020–21.
- Low scoring continued in calm conditions, highlighted by Gaby Lopez’s 10-under 62, as Sei Young Kim holds fourth at 15 under following a 68.