Yamashita takes 6-shot lead into CPKC Women's Open final round
Miyu Yamashita's tournament-record 191 through three rounds has her poised to win the CPKC Women's Open at Edmonton's Royal Mayfair Golf Club.
Japan's Miyu Yamashita, who turned 25 earlier this month, carries a six-shot lead into the final round of the CPKC Women's Open at Royal Mayfair Golf Club in Edmonton. Her three-round total of 191 set a tournament record, and her 54-hole lead ties another tournament mark. Yamashita has posted three straight rounds in the 60s, including a 5-under 65 in the third round.
American Gina Kim and Japan's Yuri Yoshida are tied for second at 13 under, while American Jennifer Kupcho sits fourth at 12 under. Calgary teenager Aphrodite Deng matched a personal-best round of 63 and is tied for sixth at 10 under.
Defending champion Brooke Henderson of Smiths Falls, Ont., is part of an eight-way tie for 15th at 7 under, alongside Vancouver's Anna Huang.
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