Chasing first major title, Amy Yang takes 2-shot lead into final round of KPMG Women’s PGA
SAMMAMISH, Wash. (AP) — Amy Yang shot a 1-under 71 on Saturday to take a two-shot lead into the final round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship as she chases her first major victory.
Yang was at 7-under 209 at Sahalee Country Club, remaining steady around the greens on the tree-lined course that requires utmost accuracy and precision.
“I grew up watching so many great players in the past, and I saw them winning all the major championships, “Yang said. “I dreamed about playing out here because of them. I work hard for this.
“It’ll mean a lot, but we still got 18 more holes out there and that’s a lot of golf left for major championship.”
The 34-year-old South Korean player has five LPGA Tour victories, the last in November in the Tour Championship.
Lauren Hartlage and Miyu Yamashita were tied for second at 5 under.
Hartlage shot her second straight 69 for the only bogey-free round of the day. The American is winless in three seasons on the LPGA Tour.
“Never been in this position before and this is something that I dreamed about growing up as a kid,” Hartlage said. “So, it’s really awesome to be in this position and just kind of see how it goes and learn from every day, every round.”