Yang gunning for lead in Thailand

BANGKOK: South Korea’s Amy Yang is poised to hang onto her lead in the third round of the Honda LPGA in Thailand after play was cut short by darkness on Saturday.

The 27-year-old was four strokes ahead of compatriot So Yeon Ryu with five holes still to go when play was suspended at the Siam Country Club course in Chonburi province after weather delays forced a late start. So Yeon Ryu completed the round with a 4-under 68 that moved her into second place with a total of 203.

Yang entered the round one shot ahead of world number two Ariya Jutanugarn, a local favourite on home turf in Thailand, and China’s Shanshan Feng.