Victoria, Australia (Sports Network) - On a Saturday when many players near
the top of the leaderboard struggled, Jessica Korda shot an even-par 73 to
claim the lead after three rounds of the Women's Australian Open.
The American Korda sits at four-under-par 215, one shot in front of Nikki
Campbell, Hee Kyung Seo and So Yeon Ryu.
The shuffling of the leaderboard came after another tough round at the Royal
Melbourne Golf Club.
Ryu, the reigning U.S. Women's Open champion, was the second-round leader but
stumbled to a three-over 76 on Saturday. She reached minus-eight early in her
round and looked like she might take control of the tournament, but went on to
post six bogeys.
Seo was right below Ryu after the second round, but carded a 75 on Saturday.
Campbell was one of a few players to take advantage of the second-round
leaders' struggles, firing a 70 to gain a share of second place.
Two-time defending champion Yani Tseng (71), Katie Futcher (71) and Lorie Kane
(72) are tied for fifth at two-under-par 217.
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