Amy Olson Takes Evian Lead

EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France — Chasing a first major title for herself, and a first for American women this season, Amy Olson fired a bogey-free 65 to take a two-shot lead after the Evian Championship’s third round on Saturday.

Olson broke clear to post a 14-under 199 total after twice being in a four-way share of the lead at the sun-soaked Evian Resort Golf Club.

An eagle at the par-5 9th first took her clear, and she added three birdies on the back nine to stretch her lead over Sei Young Kim.

“I really enjoyed (the nerves), that means I care, right?” Olson said. “It was fun to start solid with a birdie on the first hole.”

Kim carded 64, flashing the form that set a U.S. LPGA Tour record 31-under winning total at the Thornberry Creek Classic in July.

“The big goal is to win a major tournament. I wish I could,” said Kim, a seven-time winner on tour.

Mo Martin, a former Women’s British Open winner, was two shots back on 10 under.

A further shot back was a group of three players including Georgia Hall (68), who was a homegrown British Open winner last month.

Five Americans are in the top 10, seeking a first major at the fifth and final try this season and a winner’s check of $577,500. The year’s major winners have come from Sweden, Thailand, South Korea, and England.

Olson said she’s enjoying having her brother, Nathan Anderson, on the bag as caddie.