At Royal Lytham & St. Annes, Yealimi Noh (-7) surged into the lead after a composed -2 round, giving her a three-shot cushion heading into the final day. Her steady play in the coastal winds showcased both patience and precision, setting her apart from the field.

A tightly packed group at -4 includes South Korea’s Hyo Joo Ryu (+3), Germany’s Esther Henseleit (-4), Japan’s Sakura Kuwaki (+2), USA’s Lucy Li (-2), and Thailand’s Atthaya Thitikul (+1). Each remains firmly in contention, with the potential to mount a Sunday charge.

England’s Lily May Woad (-3) sits in seventh, while a cluster at -2, Mone Katsu, Ayaka Furue (who fired a brilliant -6), Charley Hull, and Chanettee Wannasaen, rounds out the top ten.