Yamamoto Leads into Final Round of U.S. Senior Women's Open

Kaori Yamamoto of Japan leads by five strokes going into the final round of the U.S. Senior Women's Open after shooting a 1-over 72. Yamamoto has a 7-under 206 total at Fox Chapel. Annika Sorenstam, Juli Inkster, Leta Lindley, and Mikino Kubo are tied for second.

Kaori Yamamoto of Japan shot a 1-over 72 on Saturday, securing a five-stroke lead as she enters the final round of the U.S. Senior Women's Open.

Yamamoto, with a 7-under 206 total at Fox Chapel, faced a three-hour rain delay in the afternoon.

Annika Sorenstam, the 2021 champion, is tied for second alongside fellow Hall of Famers Juli Inkster and Leta Lindley, as well as Mikino Kubo. JoAnne Carner, another Hall of Famer, missed the weekend cut after shooting an 85 on Thursday and an 80 on Friday.