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Coughlin Takes 2-Shot Lead Over Korda Into Shadow Creek Finale

Shadow Creek’s wind and firm greens have turned the new $4 million Aramco stop into a major-style test for a full top-20 field.

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American Lauren Coughlin has the 54-hole lead in the LPGA Aramco Championship in Las Vegas, Nevada
Nelly Korda is continuing her rich form at the Aramco Championship in Las Vegas. (AP PHOTO)

Overview

  • Lauren Coughlin, who carded a 1-over 73 on Saturday, leads the LPGA Aramco Championship at 7 under with one round left.
  • Nelly Korda sits two back at 5 under after a 69 that featured birdies on 17 and 18 to secure a spot in the final group.
  • Nanna Koerstz Madsen and Miyu Yamashita are tied for third at 3 under, with Leona Maguire alone at 1 under after a 74.
  • Hyo Joo Kim’s bid for a third straight win stalled with a 79 that dropped her to 4 over and a tie for 17th.
  • Now a stroke-play event co-sanctioned by the LPGA and LET, the Aramco Championship at Shadow Creek offers a $4 million purse and has drawn every player in the world top 20, with the wind and fast greens cutting the number of players under par.