Jing Yan Leads Meijer LPGA Classic by One Shot

American golfer Jing Yan holds a one-shot lead heading into the final round of the Meijer LPGA Classic after shooting a 4-under 68 on Saturday at Blythefield Country Club in Belmont, Michigan. Yan, who is seeking her first LPGA Tour victory, birdied the par-5 18th hole to complete her second consecutive bogey-free round and reach a 14-under 202 total.

Lottie Woad of England sits in second place after also carding a 68, including a birdie on the 18th. Cassie Porter of Australia is two shots back following a third-round 69. The tournament is the final event before next week's KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Hazeltine.

Yan, 30, acknowledged the nerves of being in contention but said she focused on enjoying the round. Woad, who won the Kroger Queen City Championship earlier this season, said her plan for the final round is to apply early pressure.

The leaderboard remains crowded further down. In Gee Chun shot a 65 to move into a group at 10 under par, which also includes Wei-Ling Hsu and first-round leader Yan Liu.

The event began on Thursday with China's Yan Liu taking the early lead after a 6-under 66. Rookie Hwang Yumin of South Korea was among a group tied for fourth after an...