Carnoustie, one of the most famous and feared courses in the world, offers us its share of suspense. Madsen and Nordqvist lead the leaderboard at -9. The first 14 are held in 3 moves. Perinne Delacour is 40th at -1.

Madsen and Nordqvist lead the leaderboard

Nanna Koerstz Madsen co-leader after three rounds - AIG Women's Open - Carnoustie .. Credit: Tristan Jones - Ladies European Tour 2021.

Two players took the lead on Saturday: Anna Nordqvist (Sweden) and Nanna Koerstz Madsen (Denmark). They both occupy the first position of the leaderboard at -9 total.

 

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The Danish returns a card of 68 (-4) with in particular an eagle on the par 5 of the hole number 12.

The card of the day goes to the Swedish, an impressive 65 (-7) allows her to take the reins of the tournament.

This day was almost perfect for the Swedish, who did not concede any points on the course. Thanks to 17 greens taken in regulation on this moving day, many putts for birdies fell, she signed 7 birdies.

12 players are in ambush behind, and stand in just 3 hits. We find in 3rd position the American Lizette Salas, recent runner-up in the Women's PGA CHAMPIONSHIP, at -8.

The world number 1 Nelly Korda is placed in 8th and position at -6 alongside Sei Young Kim (4th world).

Perinne Delacour makes this Saturday a card under par in 71 (-1). She started her day with 5 pars on the first 5 holes, then signed two bogeys on holes 6 and 7. She immediately recovered with a nice birdie on the par 3 of hole number 8 and passed her go to +1. On the return, two birdies on par 5 of holes 12 and 14 help him to finish under par. At (-1) for the tournament, Delacour is placed in 40th position on the evening of this 3rd round.

By Baptiste Laurensou

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