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Buhai opens up five-shot lead, Maguire 12 back ahead of final round at Women’s Open

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Ashleigh Buhai will take a five-shot lead into the final day at the AIG Women’s Open thanks to a seven-under-par 64 on Saturday, while Leona Maguire is 12 shots back after taking 71 in the third round.

Buhai topped the leaderboard after Saturday's third round, with her 14-under-par 199 representing the second-lowest 54-hole score in championship history.

The 33-year-old is now eyeing her maiden major triumph that would add to three previous victories on the Ladies’ European Tour.

Ashleigh Buhai leads by five heading into the final round of the @AIGWomensOpen. ⛳️FULL LEADERBOARD ⬇️ https://t.co/YqXLeVmfUJ — LPGA (@LPGA) August 6, 2022 Buhai had led at the Women’s Open after 36 holes in 2019 only to wind up finishing fifth.

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