In Japan, Momoko Ueda scored 68 (-4) on Saturday to stay one step ahead of Scotland’s Gemma Dryburgh before the final round of the Japan Classic.
Twice winner of the tournament in 2007 and 2011, the 36-year-old player points to -14 total.
« My shots weren’t as good as yesterday. I missed a few short putts that kept me from playing well. Then I spoke with my caddy about the game plan and we decided to be more aggressive to get in a good position on the par-5s. »
A paying strategy for the native of Kumamoto. After two birdies and two bogeys on the first nine holes, Ueda recorded four birdies and a bogey on the back nine.
This Sunday the Japanese will try to win a 3rd Japan Classic and could lift her 18th title on the LPGA Japan (the tournament is co-sanctioned).
« The key for me will be to keep a good swing rhythm and have a good putting if I want to win. »
The only Frenchwoman entered in the event, Pauline Roussin is 35th (-3)