Thompson grabs lead

CHONBURI: Lexi Thompson shot an 8-under 64 on Saturday in the third round of the LPGA Thailand to establish a four-stroke lead over Korean In Gee Chun at Siam Country Club. The fourth-ranked American fired nine birdies for an overall 16-under 200. “I missed a putt on the first hole which got me down a little bit, but I tried to stay positive going into the next hole and fire at pins like I did the first day,” said Thompson. Chun carded three birdies on both the front and back nine for a 6-under 66. Overnight leader Amy Yang (70) had five birdies and three bogeys. The South Korean is five shots off the lead.