Choi remains in the lead after three rounds of the LPGA Shanghai tournament
SHANGHAI (AP) — Hye-Jin Choi extended her tournament-long lead by shooting a 3-under 69 Saturday to take a one-stroke advantage into the final round of the LPGA Shanghai event.Choi had four front-nine birdies at Sheshan Golf Club.
Hye-Jin Choi extended her lead in the LPGA Shanghai tournament after three rounds by shooting a 3-under 69 on Saturday. This gives her a one-stroke advantage heading into the final round at Sheshan Golf Club. Choi had four birdies during the front nine holes, putting her at the top. She had been leading by three strokes after the first round and by two following the second round.
Choi's total over the first 54 holes was 9-under 207. Amy Yang was in second place, two behind Choi, with a 68. Ruoning Yin came in third with a 67. Choi is aiming for her first LPGA Tour victory, which would add to her 12 wins in South Korea. Defending champion Jeeno Thitikul finished even par after a 74, while Thitikul won the LOTTE Championship in Hawaii earlier this month, securing her fourth LPGA victory and 11th overall.
The Asian Swing on the LPGA Tour continues next week with events in South Korea, Malaysia, and Japan.
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