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Ryu leads KPMG Women’s PGA as Korda eyes third straight major

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Haeran Ryu shot a four-under 68 on Saturday, pulling ahead of Brooke Henderson by one stroke after three rounds of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. The leadercard sits at 12‑under, while Nelly Korda, eyeing a historic third consecutive major, carded a one‑under 71 to sit four shots back. Winds gusted across Hazeltine National Golf Club, adding a tricky element to Sunday’s final round.

Ina Yoon entered Saturday with a five-shot cushion but faltered, posting a three-over 75 to drop to two strokes off the lead. Dewi Weber, ranked 210th, birdied three of the last four holes to sit three shots behind Ryu, while A Lim Kim matched her score. Both Korda and Alison Lee remain four shots back, a margin historically within striking distance in the event.

Ryu’s 68 tied for the low round of the day, following a 64 on Friday, and featured a 28-foot eagle putt on hole seven. Henderson, a former champion, stayed steady with solid fairway hits but couldn’t close the gap. With the leaderboard compressed, Sunday’s wind‑laden final will likely decide whether Ryu secures her first major or Korda completes a rare three‑peat.