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Former two-time winner Jiyai Shin leads the Women’s British Open after a five-under-par third round on Saturday, which took the South Korean to seven-under par for the tournament.
Shin has a one-shot advantage over defending champion Lilia Vu heading into Sunday’s final with world number one Nelly Korda two shots back after a tough day battling wind and rain at St. Andrews.
Champion in 2008 and 2012, Shin said she used all her experience to manage the difficult conditions and put herself in pole position for a third major.
“This is my third time at St Andrews. This is the level I have played at for so long,” Shin said.
“I have a lot of experience with golf courses – not with this strong wind, but I still have a lot of good experiences.
“That’s why I had to use all my skills today. The wind was in my favor today and I made two bogeys today, but I think everyone can make one or two.”
Korda was the overnight leader and was one under par for the day after 11 holes.
But her chances of winning a second major this year were dashed when she dropped five shots in six of the last nine holes before making a much-needed birdie on the last.
“Obviously with the double on 16 and the bogey on 17, you have to finish on a good note,” Korda said.
“I think it’s going to be a tough day. I think the winds will be strong. There could also be some rain.
“I’m going to keep a positive attitude. I’m going to take things one at a time. I played really well the first two days, so I’m going to keep that going tomorrow.”
Vu also recovered from a wobble with a double bogey on the 13th to bounce back with three birdies in the final five holes to move into second place.
“The wheels came off in the middle of the course. I was nervous, but my caddie was able to encourage me by telling me I was playing well,” Vu said.
Olympic gold medallist Lydia Ko is also in the running at four under par, alongside South Korea’s Jenny Shin.
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