Thanks to a third round 65, Na Yeon Choi will take a commanding six-stroke lead into the final round of the 2012 U.S. Women’s Open.
Choi’s 65 was the lowest round of of the tournament and one of only five under-par rounds on Saturday. She finished Saturday with eight birdies and just one bogey. Her 7-under 65 on Saturday is tied for the fifth-lowest round in U.S. Women’s Open history.
While Choi leads at 8-under, Amy Yang is in second place after three rounds at 2-under. Yang’s 69 on Saturday was the second lowest score of the day. She is one of only five competitors under par after 54 holes.
Michelle Wie, who’s 6-under 66 on Friday propelled her into a tie for second, did not fare as well on Saturday. Wie shot a 6-over 78 in the third round a now sits 10 strokes behind Choi in 13th place.
The 2012 U.S. Women’s Open will wrap up Sunday with the final 18 holes form the Blackwolf Run golf course in Kohler, Wis.
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