Miyu Yamashita faced a challenging day at the Women’s British Open, seeing her commanding lead shrink to just one shot after a difficult third round. What began as a promising tournament for the Japanese golfer turned into a test of resilience, setting the stage for a dramatic final day at Royal Porthcawl Golf Club.

Yamashita’s struggles were evident early, as her usually precise tee shots went awry and her putting touch eluded her on the greens. This combination proved costly, forcing her to grind for a 2-over 74, a stark contrast to her earlier dominant performances in the Women’s British Open.

A pivotal moment arrived on the 17th hole, where she found herself in a challenging pot bunker. Demonstrating incredible composure, Yamashita blasted the ball all the way across the green to the fringe, then sank a remarkable 40-foot putt to salvage a crucial par, maintaining her slender advantage.

While Yamashita battled, South Korea’s A Lim Kim delivered a masterful performance, carding a superb 5-under 67 amidst strengthening winds. Kim’s brilliant display propelled her into prime position, just one shot behind Yamashita, creating an exciting two-player showdown for the final round of the Golf Championship.

Kim, already a major champion with her 2020 U.S. Women’s Open victory, showed no signs of pressure, even having a chance to tie for the lead on the 18th. Her focus remains squarely on her process and individual shots, a strategy that has consistently served her well in high-stakes LPGA Tour events.

The narrowed lead also brings other formidable contenders back into the picture, most notably England’s Charley Hull. Hull’s sensational 66 dramatically reduced her deficit, moving her within three shots of the lead and igniting hopes for her first major title in this prestigious Royal Porthcawl tournament.

Meanwhile, world No. 1 Nelly Korda faced her own difficulties, shooting a 74 and falling nine shots back. Korda’s winless streak extends to 13 tournaments, putting her top ranking in jeopardy, depending on the outcome of the final round of this significant Golf News event.

This year’s LPGA Tour has been historically competitive, with no multiple winners through 19 tournaments, a trend that could very well continue at the Women’s British Open. The final day promises unpredictable drama as several elite players vie for one of golf’s most coveted titles.