Kaufman surges as Park fades

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Miami: Kim Kaufman thrust herself into contention for a first ever victory after firing a superb eight- under- par 64 to grab a share of the lead at the LPGA Tour Championship on Saturday. The 26- year- old world number 114 produced a flawless display at the Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Florida, comprising eight birdies and 10 pars to surge up the leaderboard. Kaufman’s dazzling round gave her a 54- hole aggregate of 206, putting her in a fourway tie for the lead at 10 under. However Kaufman, whose best performance this year was a share of sixth place at the Marathon Classic in July, can expect a strong challenge on Sunday from her rivals. Michelle Wie, Thailand’s Ariya Jutanugarn and Norway’s Suzann Pettersen are also on 10 under heading into the final round. Wie made her move with a six- under- par 66 featuring seven birdies and one bogey. Thailand’s Ariya meanwhile had a bogey- free five- under- par 67. However there was disappointment for second round leader Park Sung- Hyun, who had started the day three shots clear of the field. Park, who is chasing a win this weekend which could give her Player of the Year honours as well as the $ 1 million playoff bonus, struggled to a threeoverpar 75.