Buhai takes five-shot lead at AIG Women's Open
MUIRFIELD, Scotland (AP) — Ashleigh Buhai surged into a five-shot lead at the Women's British Open after shooting a 7-under 64 in the third round on Saturday.
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SA's Ashleigh Buhai leads British Open, closer to Ernie Els dream after 'best ever round'
South African Ashleigh Buhai took a firm grip on the Women's British Open on Saturday with an impressive third round 64 at Muirfield to leave her dreaming of emulating childhood hero Ernie Els.
Ashleigh Buhai holds commanding lead at Women's Open
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 sits 12 strokes adrift in a tie for 19th. The South African Buhai topped the leaderboard after round three, 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. Buhai had led at the Women's Open after 36 holes in 2019 only to wind up finishing fifth. Six birdies in the first 10 holes helped her take control at Muirfield, with her sole dropped shot coming on the 18th amid impressive negotiation of high winds.
Women's Open 2022: Ashleigh Buhai tames Muirfield to take five-shot lead over Hinaki Shibuno and In Gee Chun
Ashleigh Buhai seized control of the Women’s Open with a brilliant third round at Muirfield. The South African powered into contention with a round of 65 on Friday and she followed it up with a display of controlled, confident golf. Ad/> Buhai began the day one adrift of the lead but as In Gee Chun faltered, she powered on to seize control of the final major of the year.
Bet with caddie behind Chun's British Open charge
Professional golfers often vie for fat paycheques but it is a much smaller prize that is fuelling South Korean Chun In-gee's drive for a maiden Women's British Open crown and a fourth major title.
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In Gee Chun is making another strong run at a major.
SA's Buhai trails leader Chun In-gee by 1 shot at Women's British Open
Chun In-gee carded a second round 66 at the Women's British Open at Muirfield on Friday as the Korean set her sights on a second major of the season.
Chun takes halfway lead at Women's British Open
MUIRFIELD, Scotland (AP) — In Gee Chun is making another strong run at a major.