Hataoka, Yang share lead at LPGA finale with $2 million US on the line

Nasa Hataoka had a strong start and Amy Yang had a hot finish, finishing with a share of the lead in the CME Group Tour Championship with 18 holes left and $2 million US on the line in Naples, Fla.

Yang had four birdies on her final six holes at Tiburon for an 8-under 64. Hataoka set the pace early with five birdies in her first 11 holes and finished with a 65.

They were at 21-under 195, scoring so low that they already are within two shots of the tournament record with one round to go.

"It does feel quite nervous being in contention, but I never thought like I have to follow the 9-under par yesterday, because golf you never know," said Yang, who shot 63 on Friday. "But I did try my best just to stay like present, and when I decide to hit one shot and just commit to it and go for it."

Amy Yang is back in the final group on Sunday