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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.

'Protect your team' - Tiger Woods urges Davis Love III to shield Presidents Cup players from LIV Golf drama

Tiger Woods has been described as a «trusted boss» by Davis Love III who revealed the 15-time major winner told him to protect his Presidents Cup players from the outside distractions of LIV Golf. Love III is USA captain for next month’s Presidents Cup, but his plans have been thrown into disarray after a host of potential players defected to LIV Golf. Ad/> The Ryder Cup veteran, Love III has already stated he will not select any players who have jumped to LIV, irrespective of the outcome of a lawsuit filed by 11 LIV players — headed by Phil Mickelson.