England's Charley Hull shot a five-under-par 67 on Saturday in Hamilton, Ohio to take over sole position of first place with one round to go at the Kroger Queen City Championship.
Hull, 29, has failed to win a tournament in 2025, but with her six-birdie, one-bogey day, she moved closer to achieving just that.
It would also be her first win in the United States since 2022.
Hull was one-over through six holes, before she heated up, collecting all of her birdies from that point on, including back-to-back on holes 11-12.
TPC River's Bend, known for its sloping, difficult greens, has yet to faze the Englishwoman.
Hull enjoys a one-stroke lead over the World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul (68) of Thailand, though the field of contenders remains deep. Japan's Chisato Iwai (66) and Miyu Yamashita (66) are tied for third two strokes back, with an additional four golfers tied for fifth at 13 under.
That group includes Yealimi Noh (64), the Philippines' Bianca Pagdanganan (66), China's Mary Liu (68) and World No. 2 Nelly Korda (68).
The latter had birdies on holes two, 11 and 12, weathered a bogey on 13, and then made up two strokes with a thrilling eagle on 18.
Chanettee Wannasaen, who had led through the first two rounds, had a rough day, shooting a three-over 75 to fall six shots off the pace. The product of Thailand endured three bogeys and two double bogeys to go along with four birdies.
Germany's Olivia Cowan, in second place a day ago, fell into a tie for ninth at 12 under with a one-under 71.
Ireland's Stephanie Meadow was not involved in the third round after missing the cut on Friday.
