Charley Hull stays in contention at the ANA Inspiration
Monday 4 April 2016 00:26, UK
Charley Hull remains in contention to claim the first major of her career, with the Englishwoman sitting just two shots off the lead at the ANA Inspiration going into Sunday's final round.
The 20-year-old finished her third round in excellent fashion with four successive birdies, which helped her post a three-under-par 69 to finish on eight-under in California.
Hull is now well-placed to record her best ever finish at a major, having finished tied-seventh at the same competition in 2014.
She sits two shots behind 10-under-par leader Lexi Thompson, who maintained her place at the top thanks to a fabulous eagle on the 18th hole.
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Thompson, who was the joint-overnight leader on seven under, also hit three birdies and two bogeys in her 69 as she attempts to secure the second ANA inspiration title of her career.
The 21-year-old American picked up four shots in the final four holes and she feels that momentum could prove vital as the tournament nears its conclusion.
"It was a quick change out there with my last few holes, but it was a bit of a struggle my first 10," she told the LPGA Tour website.
"Just on the greens, I struggled a bit, just putting a little timid, but to finish like that definitely turns around my confidence, and I feel really good going into tomorrow."
World No 1 Lydia Ko is placed just one shot behind Thompson on nine-under along with In Gee Chun and Ariya Jutanugarn, whose round of 67 was only bettered by two players in the field.
Ai Miyazato, who started the day alongside Thompson at the summit, is now two shots off the pace following her 71, while Michelle Wie and Suzann Pettersen are a shot further back on seven-under.
