BELMONT, MI — The third round of the Meijer LPGA Classic at Blythefield Country Club was nothing short of entertaining. The top of the leaderboard was a revolving door, nobody was safe.
Korea’s Amy Yang maintained a one-stroke lead for the tournament at 15 under after a strong round. She made birdie on seven holes and overcame two bogeys on 11 and 13 to retake the lead. The four-time international champion has yet to win on American soil.
“I mismanaged my putting speed on the green,” Yang said. “I thought it would trickle down, but it didn’t … everybody makes mistakes, but I tell myself to be patient.”
South Africa’s Ashleigh Buhai, China’s Xiyu Lin and Japan’s Ayaka Furue finished the round tied for second at 14 under. Buhai’s eagle on 18 put her back into contention heading into Father’s Day.
Thailand’s Ariya Jutanugarn, Korea’s Hyo Joo Kim and Ireland’s Leona Maguire sit in a tie for fifth place at 13 under.
What seemed like a runaway victory for Furue has become an epic final round. With a dozen still 11 under or better, the trophy is up for grabs.
Here are three takeaways from a dramatic third round: