Yealimi Noh Seizes on Ryu's Late Collapse to Build 3-Shot Lead in Women's British Open
Noh carded five birdies in the third round and moved three shots clear, with five players still within striking distance.
- On Saturday, August 1, 2026, American Yealimi Noh took a three-shot lead into Sunday's final round of the AIG Women's Open at Royal Lytham & St. Annes, finishing at seven-under overall.
- After missing three consecutive cuts and skipping the Women's Scottish Open to reset at home, Noh carded a two-under 69 in Saturday's third round to surge into contention.
- Five players share second place at four-under 209, including overnight leader Hae-Ran Ryu, Japan's Shiho Kuwaki, Thailand's Jeeno Thitikul, American Lucy Li, and Germany's Esther Henseleit.
- England's Lottie Woad sits at three-under, while Charley Hull remains in contention at two-under; Nelly Korda finished tied for 17th after a final-hole double-bogey.
- Noh chases her maiden major championship during Sunday's final round, though a crowded leaderboard with five contenders within three strokes poses significant pressure.
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LYTHAM ST ANNES, England — American Yealimi Noh has a three-shot lead heading into the final round of the AIG Women’s Open. And the 25-year-old from Concord, California, is now visualizing what could be a first major win. The post American Yealimi Noh leads British Open, is manifesting second-ever tournament win appeared first on West Hawaii Today.
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Noh posted a two-under par round of 69 to move three shots ahead of the chasing pack after the third round
Yealimi Noh seizes on Ryu's late collapse to build lead in Women's British Open
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