Australia’s Minjee Lee, Thailand’s Wichanee Meechai and American Andrea Lee were in a three-way tie for the lead heading into the final round of the US Women’s Open.
The Australian carded an eagle, three birdies and a bogey on Saturday to join the other co-leaders on five under par. two shots clear of the rest of the field.
Speaking after her round of 66, Minjee Lee said: “I tried to just keep it pretty calm, and I just tried to be patient out there.
“I feel like my game has been trending. I feel like it has been coming together for the moment I am in right now.”
Andrea Lee overcame a few early mistakes to keep herself in the hunt with a bogey-free back nine, while Meechai, the only player to manage six under par at any point during the first three rounds, gave up two strokes late to card a one under 69 for the day.
Japan’s Hinako Shibuno shot seven birdies to keep herself in the hunt on three under, while her compatriot Yuka Saso – the only other player to shoot below par through three rounds – was a shot further back.
