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.
"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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