Women’s Open reached the weekend at Royal Porthcawl, it was Miyu Yamashita who maintained her position at the top. After impressively scoring 65 in the second round, she took the lead with a total of 11-under. She followed that up with a steady score of 71 in Round 3, giving her a total of -12 and keeping her two shots ahead of the other players.

The Japanese golfer looked really steady during most of Saturday’s game, sticking to her plan as the winds picked up and the greens became tougher. Although she didn’t play as aggressively as on Friday, her skill at avoiding big mistakes was key.

Rio Takeda, who is also from Japan, scored the same 71 as Yamashita and is close behind at -10, still in the hunt for her first major title. Takeda’s short game was impressive again, and she goes into Sunday just one good break away from winning.

The player who made the most progress on Moving Day was Nelly Korda. The world’s number one golfer shot a fantastic 67, moving up to -7 which sends a clear signal: she’s still in the game. With just one round left and some good momentum, Korda might be a real challenge for the Japanese players in the lead.

Tied with Korda at -7 is Lottie Woad, the brave amateur from England whose fearless play has impressed many. Woad’s 69 on Saturday showed her maturity, and if she wins here, it would be a historic moment.

Meanwhile, Chiara Tamburlini and Lindy Duncan both scored -6, staying close to the leaders with solid rounds. Pajaree Anannarukarn, despite a quieter score of 72, is still in the race at -5.

The conditions became much tougher in Round 3, with winds from the Bristol Channel requiring smart shot-making and strong mental focus. Players who started off well now face a hard fight as the competition tightens up.

Leaderboard After Round 3 (Top 5)

1. Miyu Yamashita –12
2. Rio Takeda –10
T3. Nelly Korda –7
T3. Lottie Woad –7
T5. Chiara Tamburlini –6
T5. Lindy Duncan –6

Diksha Dagar Stays Strong

India’s Diksha Dagar is showing her strength on this big stage. After scoring a solid 71 on Thursday, she followed it up with a tough even-par 72 in the second round and a steady 73 in Round 3. With a total score of +1, Dagar is one of Asia’s quiet achievers this week, handling challenging pin placements and tricky windy conditions with calmness.

There’s one last round to go, and Royal Porthcawl won’t make it easy. With the championship on the line, nerves will be high, winds will blow, and the winner will really have earned their title.