Japanese golfer Mao Saigo will tee off the final round of the Chevron Championship tied for the lead with South Korea’s Ryu Hae Ran after shooting a 3-under 69 on Saturday.
Contending for her maiden LPGA title, the 23-year-old Saigo moved up one place with four birdies against one bogey to sit at 9-under after the penultimate round of the first women’s major of the year.
Japanese golfer Mao Saigo tees off during the third round of the Chevron Championship at The Club at Carlton Woods, in the Woodlands, Texas, on April 26, 2025. (Kyodo)
Ryu, a two-time LPGA winner bidding for her first major, shot 68, while Lindy Duncan of the United States carded 70 to finish the day outright third at 8-under.
Saigo chipped in for birdie on the par-5 13th to get to 9 under, then parred the last five holes at The Club at Carlton Woods. She also chipped in for birdie on No. 6.
“It was a tough day with difficult course conditions and not many easy birdies,” said Saigo, the 2024 LPGA rookie of the year.
“Two were chip-in birdies, so I was lucky. I want to stay focused with each shot to win the championship.”
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