Brooke Henderson retains control of the Evian Championship as Nelly Korda wilts in the sun in the French Alps

Brooke Henderson retained her grip on the Evian Championship, as she put playing partner Nelly Korda in the shade. The Canadian began the day with a three-shot lead, and will go into the final 18 holes with a two-stroke advantage over So Yeon Ryu after a display of controlled golf. Ad/> Henderson changed her driver earlier in the year and it took her some time to settle on her new equipment.

GolfTiger spotted playing golf with his son Charlie in Mallorca13 MINUTES AGO It would take a brave person to take this one out of her hands, as it has been the backbone of her impressive play in the French Alps. Time and again over the first three days, she has struck the ball and immediately picked up the tee — so confident the ball was heading down the fairway. From the fairways, it allowed her to take aim and set up birdie opportunities with a red-hot putter.

It was a pretty lethal cocktail, summed up by her birdie on 14. /> Birdies are important, but par saves are as valuable to keep momentum and Henderson knocked in a stunner on 17 to keep herself at 17-under. She showed the first signs of nerves when missing a short putt on 18 for a birdie, but signed for a 68.

Ryu will in the final paring alongside Henderson after firing a 65 to move to 15-under. Sophia Schubert, Carlota Ciganda and Sei Young Kim head the chase behind the leading two. Jeongeun Lee6 was overhauled despite holding a six-shot lead 12 months ago, so much can change on Sunday and the chasing pack will retain hope.

Third Round Leaderboard 1. Brooke Henderson, 17-under 2. So Yeon Ryu, 15-under 3.

Sophia Schubert, 13-under T4. Carlota Ciganda, 12-under T4. Sei Young Kim, 12-under T6.

Jin Young Ko, 11-under T6. Charley Hull, 11-under T6. Nelly Korda, 11-under T6.