Ryu leads Open in pursuit of third straight major

Core Impact Points

• Haeran Ryu birdied the 18th hole to take a one-shot lead at the AIG Women's Open, aiming for her third consecutive major title.
• Ryu's remarkable major form has continued at the Open, following her second major win in the space of two weeks at the Evian Championship.
• The 25-year-old is in pursuit of a historic feat, joining an elite group of women who have achieved three majors in a calendar year.
• Ryu's lead is just one shot ahead of Japan's Shiho Kuwaki, who carded a one-under-par round to take advantage of Ryu's dropped shots.
• American Yealimi Noh joins world number two Jeeno Thitikul on five under par after shooting 70, while England's Lottie Woad is in a strong position to compete for a first major title.
• Thitikul, who has 11 top-10 finishes in majors, struggled with the stronger wind compared to Thursday, but remains a strong contender for the title.