Matthew takes 3-shot lead in Women’s British Open
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LYTHAM ST. ANNES, England — Catriona Matthew of Scotland opened up a three-shot lead at the Women’s British Open Saturday after a 1-under 71 in the third round.
Matthew, who is playing just 10 weeks after giving birth to her second child, bogeyed two of her first four holes but recovered with three birdies to reach a 4-under total of 212.
Christina Kim of the United States was second at 1 under, while defending champion Jiyai Shin of South Korea shot a 68 to climb into a tie for third place with Ai Miyazato of Japan at even par.
Shin said she switched drivers after a 77 in the first round, but went back to her original on Saturday.
“Today I was really good. Think the driver was good, everything was good,” Shin said. “I’m following the leaders now. I’m not far away. This course is very tough so I have a chance.”
Song-Hee Kim of South Korea (74) and Mika Miyazato of Japan (69) were tied for fifth at 1 over.
Paula Creamer recovered from two straight 74s to shoot a 70 and climb to a share of seventh place.
“It’s kind of been up and down. My putter hasn’t really been co-operating the way I would like,” Creamer said. “But today I made a lot of birdies and hit a lot of good irons.”
Creamer played with Matthew in the first two rounds, and watched the leader follow up an eagle on the 11th with a hole-in-one on the 12th on Friday.
— The Associated Press