After parring 11 holes in a row, Han Hee-won rolled in birdie putts on two of the last three holes to cap a 5-under 66 Saturday for a two-stroke lead through three rounds of the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic.
Han, who started the day a shot behind Beth Daniel, was at 11-under 202.
To pick up her fourth career win, Han will have to hold off fellow South Korean Jang Jeong, who shot a 67 to reach 9 under and will join her in the final pairing today.
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"I think it's really going to be fun," Han said. "We both know Korean, so we don't have to speak English."
Defending champion Meg Mallon and 50-year-old Marilyn Lovander -- winless in 180 career US LPGA Tour starts -- were 8 under after 68s. Leta Lindley was alone in fifth place at 7 under after a 68.
J.L. Lewis shot a 2-under 69, extending his lead to three strokes at 15-under 198 after three rounds, earning all the attention following the elimination of 15-year-old Michelle Wie from the event.
Hank Kuehne shot a 67 and was at 12-under along with Richard S. Johnson (68) and Craig Bowden (68). Jeff Brehaut (66) and Robert Damron (69) are at 11 under.
Maarten Lafeber slowed down after a hot start and had to settle for a 3-under 68, giving him a share of the lead with Tim Clark in a Scottish Open that is up for grabs.
More glorious weather at Loch Lomond allowed for another day of low scores, and seven players had a share of the lead at some point in the third round. Only two players remained there at the end, although the final round figures to be a wild scramble for the trophy.
Clark also started strong and added three birdies on the tougher back nine for a 6-under 65, putting him atop the leaderboard with Lafeber at 15-under 198.
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