Woad & Hull in contention going into Open final round
England’s Lottie Woad and Charley Hull remain in contention before the final round of the AIG Women’s Open at Royal Lytham and St Annes, although both trail American leader Yealimi Noh. Their positions matter because Hull is still seeking her first major title after five runner-up finishes, while 22-year-old Woad is continuing to establish herself among the leading contenders in women’s golf.
Noh leads on seven under after a third-round 69 in difficult winds, with five players sharing second on four under and Woad a further shot back after a 70. Hull recovered from three early bogeys to post 71 and stand at two under, five strokes behind, while world number one Nelly Korda is eight shots adrift after a double bogey at the 18th.
- Woad and Hull remain within reach of the Women’s Open lead.
- Yealimi Noh leads by three shots at seven under.
- Hull recovered late after a difficult opening six holes.
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The AIG Women’s Open is one of golf’s four major championships, the sport’s most prestigious tournaments. It is being played at Royal Lytham and St Annes, a links course in Lancashire where coastal winds can make shots harder to control.
Lottie Woad is a 22-year-old English golfer building her profile at the top level, while Charley Hull is an established English player who has finished runner-up in five major championships. The final round will decide the title, which would be a first major win for either player.