Ryu, Saigo share LPGA Chevron lead

South Korea's Ryu Hae-Ran and Japan's Mao Saigo, both aided by long birdies, shared the lead after Saturday's third round of the LPGA Chevron Championship.

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Ryu fired a four-under-par 68 and Saigo shot 69 to leave each on nine-under 207 after 54 holes at Carlton Woods in the year's first major women's tournament.

"Another good day," Ryu said. "I was just trying for the good spots, for the easy putts, and I wanted to try to make some birdies. That was good for me."

American Lindy Duncan was third on 208 with American Sarah Schmelzel and China's Yan Liu on 209.

Thai star Ariya Jutanugarn remained in contention after finishing the third round in a tie for sixth place on six-under 210 with Lexi Thompson (70), Yin Ruoning (70), Carlota Ciganda (70) and Choi Hye-Jin (71).