American golfer Yealimi Noh took a three-shot lead after the third round of the Women's British Open, held August 1 at Royal Lytham, finishing the round at seven under par overall [1, 2, 3]. Noh carded a two-under-par 69 for the day, posting a strong three under par on the back nine to move clear of the field [1, 2, 3].
Five players share second place on four under par, including Japan's Shiho Kuwaki and South Korea's Haeran Ryu [1, 2, 3]. Ryu, who was the overnight leader, fell back after a difficult round that featured six bogeys, finishing three over par 74 [1, 2, 3].
World number two Jeeno Thitikul, American Lucy Li, and Germany's Esther Henseleit also trail Noh by three shots at four under par [1, 2, 3]. England's amateur Lottie Woad is on three under overall after shooting 70 in the third round. Woad spoke about the challenging conditions on the course, saying, "Yeah, that back nine was playing very tough with that wind. Probably the strongest it's been all week and playing long, so definitely pars were good on that. Then eventually knew that 16 would be a good chance and managed to capitalize on that" [1].
A group including Charley Hull, Minami Katsu, Chanettee Wannasaen, and Ayaka Furue sits one shot further back at two under par [1, 2, 3]. Former world number one Nelly Korda finished tied for 17th place at even par after a double bogey on the final hole of the third round [1, 2, 3].
The final round of the Women's British Open is scheduled for August 2, where the tournament champion will be decided [1, 2, 3].
