Hyo Joo Kim fired a stunning 6-under 66 in Saturday's third round at Sharon Heights to maintain her commanding five-stroke advantage over Nelly Korda heading into the final round. The South Korean's explosive start included four birdies and an eagle through her first six holes, positioning her at 17-under 199 for the tournament.
Hyo Joo Kim doubled her advantage to four shots after Friday's second round at the Fortinet Founders Cup in California. The South Korean golfer overcame early struggles to card a 70, while Gaby Lopez trails by four strokes in second place.
The LPGA Tour returns to American soil for the first time in six weeks with the Fortinet Founders Cup at Sharon Heights Golf Club near San Francisco. Seven of the world's top 10 players headline the field, including World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul and local favorites like defending champion Yealimi Noh.