Patty raises hope for first Thai winner
Atthaya one off pace, shares 2nd place with Masson at Honda LPGA
Chon Buri: Patty Tavatanakit is in pole position to become the first local star to win the Honda LPGA Thailand, taking a one-shot lead into today’s final round.
The ANA Inspiration champion hit a two-under-par 70 in the third round for 198 in the US$1.6 million event at Siam Country Club yesterday.
The 21-year-old is one stroke in front of compatriot Atthaya Thitikul (68) and Germany’s Caroline Masson (67) on 199
Mexico’s Gaby Lopez and New Zealand’s Lydia Ko produced identical rounds of 67 for a share of fourth place on 200, while Australia’s Hannah Green surged up the leaderboard to sixth after firing eight birdies in a flawless round of 64.
No Thai has won the tournament since it was launched in 2006.
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