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South Africa's Ashley Buhai hit a 7-under 64 on Saturday to take a five-stroke lead heading into the final round of the AIG Women's Open in Gullane, Scotland.
Buhay overcame windy conditions and after she scored eight birdies, including four straights on the 4th and 7th holes, she made it to the 18th. I settled for a bogey on the hole.
"Yes, of course I am very happy," said Buhai. “To be able to shoot that score in those situations, you have to be able to pat yourself on the back. I went 8 under and looking back, it was probably one of the best rounds of golf I've ever played."
65 on Friday The recorded Buhay has won the Women's European Tour three times, but has yet to win the LPGA Tour. The 33-year-old has achieved his two top 10 finishes, including his 4th place at Lotte's championship in Hawaii in 2022.
Buhay seeks to join Hall of Famer Sally Little (1980, 1988) as the only South African woman to win a major her tournament on the LPGA Tour.
First-round leader Hinako Shibuno of Japan hit 66, and second-round leader Ying Zi Chun of South Korea hit 70. Both tied for second place at 9 under par.
Shibuno, her champion of the 2019 tournament, made six birdies and her one bogey. She benefited from 31 back nines to match Chong, who scored her three birdies and her two bogeys on Saturday.
"Yeah, it wasn't easy and it was a little windy. I think I played really well today," said Chong, who has four wins on the LPGA Tour.
``I had two bogeys, but golf is not always easy. Park (70) and Sweden's Madeleine Sagström (71) tied for fourth at 7-under 206. Sugstrom finished tied for second in the 2021 event. immediately pointed out.
"You never know what's going to happen on this golf her course with the wind on her back nine like this," Park said.
"Yeah, I need to play good golf like Ashley today.
Australia's Stephanie Kiriacoo (70) and Minzy Lee (70) and Japan's Miyu Yamashita (71) tied for sixth at 5 under par.
– Field Level Media
