Charley Hull hit a stellar tee shot down the first. The 29-year-old begins her day three back at 6 under. The Englishwoman's best finish in this championship came close to home two years ago at Walton Heath when she finished runner-up to Lilia Vu.

Yamashita built a big lead Saturday at Royal Porthcawl but saw it slip away. She finished one shot clear of the field entering the final round of the LPGA's final major of the season.

As Miyu Yamashita came off a sun-soaked 18th green, where she had just missed one final chance for birdie, the Japanese golfer was presented with a birthday card and a cake. After giving interviews in the mixed zone,