By: Max Bechtoldt
The HSBC Women’s World Championship has been a roller coaster of a leaderboard, with a new post-round leader in all three of the first rounds.
Ayaka Furue has emerged with a two-stroke lead heading into this final round over Hannah Green. Furue shot a -4 68 in the third round, with five birdies and one bogey. Furue’s putter has been on fire all week, averaging less than 27 putts per round.
Furue continues her strong play, coming into this event at No. 5 in the CME Standings and will move ahead of Lydia Ko for first with a win. This would be her third top-five finish in four starts.
After a rough +2 first round, Green has recovered (particularly with her short game) since. In her opening round she had 32 putts, but has cut that number to 26 on each Friday and Saturday. Green is looking for her fourth career win on the LPGA Tour.
Andrea Lee and second-round leader Celine Boutier are tied for third at -7 after an even par round. On her opening nine, Boutier had three bogeys, a birdie and an eagle.
The final round airs on Golf Channel and Peacock at 9:30 P.M. est.
