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American Nelly Korda is two under 69 and will take three strokes ahead of Indian Aditi Ashok in the final round of the women’s Olympic golf competition; final round advanced Saturday due to threat of tropical storm
Last update: 08/06/21 10:16 am
Nelly Korda to take three-stroke lead in Tokyo final
World number one Nelly Korda moved closer to gold in the women’s Olympic golf competition, as Aditi Ashok bolstered India’s hopes of an unlikely place on the podium after the third round in the Kasumigaseki Country Club Friday.
Leading overnight by four strokes, American Korda scored a 69 under two to lead Ashok by three (68) out of a total of 198 under 15.
After setting the course ablaze with a 62 on Thursday, Korda had to fight a back nine, but rushed well to score 10 straight runs en route to the clubhouse to stay clear of the field.
“I was sprinkling it all over the place,” Korda said. “I had a few tough putts, but I got through all the pars and fought really hard to stay in the race or in the lead.
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“If I had been careless and didn’t fight like I did, I certainly could have shot above par on the last nine, at least. But I never give up. “
Former world No.1 Lydia Ko burst into the medal race, the New Zealander shot a 66 to finish in the bronze position under 10, with Australia’s Hannah Green (67), Dane Emily Kristine Pedersen (70) and local hope Mone Inami (68).
Rio champion Park Inbee’s hopes of defending her title practically ended in a 71, leaving her 12 shots adrift.
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Irish Stephanie Meadow (68) is tied for 10th at seven strokes with compatriot Leona Maguire (70) two strokes further in 18th position.
Great Britain’s Jodie Ewart Shadoff (70) is co-34th with one down, but Mel Reid is 11th more after a five-over of 76.
Korda and world No.200 Ashok might already have their medals sewn up depending on the weather.
Aditi Ashok finished 41st on his Olympic debut at the age of 18 in Rio five years ago after being in the midterm contention
With the threat of a tropical storm brewing, organizers have moved start times forward on Saturday morning in hopes of completing the final round.
If the round cannot be completed, the tournament will revert to the results of 54 holes.
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