Thai rookie Atthaya Thitikul fired an eagle and eight birdies in a 10-under par 61 on Saturday to seize the lead in the LPGA NW Arkansas Championship.
The 19-year-old chasing a second LPGA victory, had a 13-under par total of 128 and a one-stroke lead over Japan’s Yuka Saso, who carded a six-under par 65 at Pinnacle Country Club in Rogers.
Former amateur number one Lilia Vu carded her second straight 65 for solo third on 130 heading into the final round of the 54-hole event.
Atthaya teed off on 10 and picked up three strokes in…
