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Hyo Joo Kim Takes 5-Shot Lead Into Final Round at Founders Cup

A blistering 6-under burst through six holes lifted the 2015 champion to 17 under at Sharon Heights.

Overview

  • Hyo Joo Kim shot a third-round 66 to reach 17-under 199, extending her advantage to five strokes after starting 6 under through six holes.
  • Nelly Korda is second at 12 under after a bogey-free 66 in her first start since winning the season opener.
  • Ruixin Liu and Gaby Lopez sit tied for third at 11 under, with Liu carding 66 that included an eagle on the par-5 fifth and Lopez posting 68 while paired with Kim.
  • The event is the LPGA’s first at Sharon Heights in Menlo Park and features eight of the world’s top 10, with firmer afternoon greens shaping scoring.
  • Kim opened the week with a bogey-free 63 capped by an eagle at the par-5 18th and followed with a 70 to lead by four after two rounds.