Sophia Popov will take a three-shot lead into the final round of the AIG Women’s Open at Royal Troon, after putting together a faultless third round highlighted by a moment of breathtaking brilliance.
World number 304 Popov, whose only previous appearance in this championship came as an amateur back in 2011, was the only player in the field not to drop a shot on Saturday as she carded a four-under 67 – the joint-lowest round of the week - to reach four under.
Past Champion Catriona Matthew saw her hopes of another AIG Women’s Open title fade as she carded a 74 to sit on eight over.
Scot Michele Thomson carded an 80 today which included 5 bogeys and 2 double bogeys to finish on +17
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