Rio Takeda takes 2-shot to bring in the final circle of LPGA events in China

Sanya, China – Rio Takeda from Japan, took 3-Malka 69 to keep two-way leadership after three rounds of the LPGA’s Blue Bay tournament in the Chinese south island Hainan.

Takeda was on 9-below 207 years in Sunday’s final round.

21-year-old Takeda is looking for his second victory of the tournament in LPGA after victory in Toto Japan Classic four months ago in six hole, sudden mortal playoffs.

Takeda was two shots in front of Gigi Stoll, Auston Kim and Cassie Porter. Stoll recorded 68, Kim finished 70, and Porter was on a couple. 72.

Jedo Thitikul, LPGA’s 2-ranked player, were three shots in a group of four players. She shot 68.

Local favorite crossing yin from China recorded 71, but there were 10 shots pace. Yin is LPGA’s 4-ranked player.