Kang Chae-yeon Grabs Sole Lead in 3rd Round of Jeju Samdasoo Ladies Golf... Chasing First Win

Golfer Kang Chae-yeon has maintained her lead for two consecutive days at the Korea Women's Professional Golf (KLPGA) Tour Jeju Samdasoo Masters.

Kang shot 3-under-par with six birdies and three bogeys in the third round of the tournament held at Teddy Valley Golf and Resort in Seogwipo, Jeju.

With a mid-total of 12-under-par, Kang took the sole lead, sitting one stroke ahead of co-runners-up Jang Eun-soo and Seo Eo-jin (both at 11-under-par).

Following the second round, she maintained a one-stroke lead for the second straight day in the third round.

Kang, who has yet to win on the regular tour, will challenge for her debut victory in tomorrow's final round.

Kang lost her regular tour seed late last year and has been playing on the second-tier Dream Tour this season. She got the chance to compete in this tournament as an alternate player, and now finds herself in contention for her first title.

Jang Eun-soo and Seo Eo-jin, who are also aiming for their first victories like Kang, are tied for second place at 11-under-par, one stroke behind the leader. Kim Min-joo and Shin Da-in tied for fourth place at 8-under-par.

Park Min-ji, who holds the record for the tied most wins in tour history (20 wins), is tied for sixth place at 7-under-par.

Park, who jumped to a tie for second after firing a 7-under-par in the second round, slipped in the rankings after dropping one stroke in the third round.

Park, who won the Sh Suhyup Bank MBN Ladies Open last May to become only the third player in history to achieve 20 career regular tour wins following the late Ku Ok-hee and Shin Ji-yai, will set a new record for the most career wins if she adds just one more victory.

The tournament, offering a total purse of 1 billion won and a winner's prize of 180 million won, will run for four rounds through tomorrow (Sunday).

(Photo courtesy of KLPGA, Yonhap News)
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