Amy gunning for lead in rain-delayed LPGA Thailand

BANGKOK: South Korea’s Amy Yang (pic) is poised to hang onto her lead in the third round of the LPGA in Thailand after play was cut short by darkness.

The 27-year-old was four strokes ahead of compatriot So Yeon Ryu with five holes still to go when play was suspended at the Siam Country Club course in Chonburi province yesterday after weather delays forced a late start.

Ryu So-yeon completed the round with a four-under 68 that moved her into second place with a total of 203.

“My shot was good. You know, I’ve been hitting good all week,” said Amy, who won the tournament in 2015.

Amy entered the round one shot ahead of world No. 2 Ariya Jutanugarn, a local favourite on home turf in Thailand, and China’s Feng Shanshan.

Both players stumbled with several bogeys but are among 28 golfers who still have shots left in the round.

The third round got off to a late start after an unseasonable storm on Friday saw the second round delayed until morning.

The third round is scheduled to resume at 7am today, with the final round slated to tee off shortly before 10am. — AFP