Haeran Ryu Takes Lead, Ina Yoon Falls Back After Women's PGA Third Round

Haeran Ryu shot a 4-under 68 on Saturday to take a one-shot lead after three rounds of the Women's PGA Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club outside Minneapolis. Brooke Henderson trailed by one shot. Ina Yoon, who began the round with a five-shot advantage, shot 3-over 75 and finished two shots behind the leader.

Dewi Weber, ranked 210th in the World Golf Rankings, birdied three of her final four holes for a 4-under 68 and moved to three shots back. Nelly Korda and Alison Lee each finished four shots behind after Korda posted a 1-under 71. The third round was played under sun-drenched but windy conditions.

Ryu's 68 tied for the lowest score of the day, one day after she posted the low round on Friday with a 64. Yoon reached 12 under par after two rounds, tying the tournament record with a 63 on Thursday. She opened Saturday with a tee shot into a bunker and made four bogeys on the front nine before playing the final six holes in 1 under.

Ryu played her first seven holes in 4 under, highlighted by a 28-foot eagle putt on the ninth hole that circled three-quarters of the cup before dropping. She played the back nine in 1 over. Korda, the world No.

1, went 7-for-11 on putts from 3 to 5 feet through three rounds, ranking 65th among the 68 players who made the cut. She three-putted two greens and said the slick, wind-affected surfaces made short putts difficult. Henderson said she hit many greens and fairways and created good birdie opportunities.

She is seeking her second Women's PGA title, 10 years after winning at Sahalee Country Club. In the past 35 Women's PGA Championships, the eventual winner has been leading or within four shots of the lead after three rounds.