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Stephanie Kyriacou has a slim lead going into the ultimate spherical of the Evian Championship.

The Australian is one shot forward of the sector with 18 holes to play as she pursues a primary main title.

Kyriacou birdied the final in a 3rd spherical of 67 to complete 14 below par and edge forward of American Lauren Coughlin and Japan’s Ayaka Furue, with Thailand’s Pajaree Anannarukarn one other three strokes again on 10 below.

Stephanie Kyriacou birdies the 18th hole during the third round of the Evian Championship (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani) — Picture:
Stephanie Kyriacou birdies the 18th gap through the third spherical

After posting seven birdies in all on Saturday, Kyriacou stated: “I am simply making an attempt to remain affected person. The extra you play this course, the extra you determine the guidelines and tips.

“I do not suppose I have been in rivalry in a serious earlier than, so it is thrilling.”

Coughlin holed from 25 toes for an eagle on the ninth and 18 toes for one more on the 18th in her 65, with midway chief Furue solely ready so as to add a 70 to earlier back-to-back rounds of 65.

“I’ve simply been hitting my irons and driver extraordinarily effectively, and eventually rolling in some putts, too. It was a fantastic spherical,” Coughlin stated.

Spectators watch Gemma Dryburgh, of Scotland, play on the fifth hole during the third round of the Evian Championship women's golf tournament, in Evian, eastern France, Saturday, July 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani) — Picture:
Gemma Dryburgh of Scotland needed to full her second spherical on Saturday

‘I used to be fairly drained’

Scotland’s Gemma Dryburgh, who held a share of the lead after a gap 64, accomplished the final 9 holes of her delayed second spherical on Saturday morning in a single over to return a 71, and added one other 71 in spherical three to stay seven below.

“I used to be fairly drained after a reasonably early morning and clearly 27 holes at this time,” Dryburgh admitted. “Hopefully I will come again with extra power tomorrow.

“I felt like I struck some pictures effectively however did not fairly get the correct golf equipment at this time. Perhaps bought a few golf equipment incorrect.

“Other than that I used to be fairly blissful total. My placing in all probability wasn’t as sizzling as the primary day and hopefully I may give myself a bit extra probabilities tomorrow.”

England’s Georgia Corridor recovered from taking part in her first 4 holes in three over par to return a 3rd spherical of 71 and keep six below par.

Celine Boutier, of France, follows her ball after playing on the second hole during the third round of the Evian Championship women's golf tournament, in Evian, eastern France, Saturday, July 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani) — Picture:
Celine Boutier’s prospects dim on day three

Defending champion Celine Boutier of France began her spherical with a triple bogey, setting a tone that she struggled to get well from. She completed with a 69 and was 11 strokes behind Kyriacou.

“I attempted to neglect that first gap and begin over, however I admit it was a bit tough,” Boutier stated. “It is irritating, however that is a part of golf. I hope to have a greater day tomorrow.”

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