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The 27-year-old South Korean-born New Zealander
had a 54-hole total of 10-under 206 on the Tanjong course at
Sentosa Golf Club.
Charley Hull, who birdied two of her first four holes, was a
stroke behind in second after a 68. Jeeno Thitikul, who had four
back-nine birdies for a 66, had the best round of the day to
move into third place, three strokes behind Ko.
A Lim Kim, who led after the first two rounds, moved in the
wrong direction with a 73 and was tied for fourth place, four
strokes off the lead. Defending champion Hannah Green had a 67
to move 16 places up the leaderboard and was five behind Ko.
Ko had three bogeys with seven birdies, including four on her
back nine.
“I made a few mistakes but I was able to bounce back with a few
good birdies as well,” said the former world No. 1. “It really
doesn’t matter what the context is, as long as you can put a
good score, and under the circumstances, I felt like I playing
really solid. So hopefully these past few days will give me good
rhythm for tomorrow."
Ko is chasing her 23rd LPGA title and looking to finally break
through in Singapore in 11 appearances. Her best result at the
tournament was a runner-up finish in 2015.
Hull is seeking to win her third LPGA tournament.
“My mindset is going to be no different from literally the last
three days,” Hull said. “Just go out there, play golf, hole some
putts and have fun.”
Hull said she was looking forward to her final-round showdown
with Ko.
“I like playing with Lydia, she’s a really, really nice person,
so down-to-earth, so kind," Hull said. "Just go out there, have
a little chat and just play golf.”
The Singapore tournament is the second of three events on the
LPGA's first Asian swing of the year. The final event will be
played next week at Hainan Island, China.
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