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Yamashita Holds One-Shot Lead After Two-Over 74 in Third Round of Women’s British Open

Challengers closed in with low rounds to leave six players within three strokes heading into the final day

Paris 2024 Olympics - Golf - Women's Round 2 - Le Golf National, Guyancourt, France - August 08, 2024. Miyu Yamashita of Japan in action during the second round REUTERS/Paul Childs/File Photo
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Overview

  • Miyu Yamashita carded a two-over 74 to sit at nine-under and preserve a one-stroke advantage at Royal Porthcawl
  • Kim A-lim surged into second place at eight-under with a five-under 67 featuring four birdies in nine holes
  • Andrea Lee joined the chase in solo third after matching a five-under 67 to reach seven-under overall
  • Minami Katsu’s seven-under 65 vaulted her up the leaderboard and paired her at six-under with Rio Takeda, Charley Hull and Megan Khang
  • World No. 1 Nelly Korda and defending champion Lydia Ko are tied for 36th at even par while Lottie Woad sits in a tie for 11th at three-under