FILIPINO golfer Bianca Pagdanganan positioned herself to win a title in her maiden Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) season heading into the final round of the LPGA Driving On Championship-Reynolds in Greensboro, Georgia, Monday (Manila time).

Ms. Pagdanganan, 22, shot a 3-under 69 in round three of the tournament on Sunday to take her total to 12-under 204, just as a rung below current leader Ally McDonald (13-under 203) of the United States, with one round left to play.

It was a continuation of her impressive showing in the first two rounds of the LPGA Driving On Championship, part of her debut campaign on the LPGA Tour.

In the previous two rounds, she tallied a 68 and 67 to be among the leaders.

She actually took the lead in the third round after birdying the second hole before bogeys in the third and fifth holes slowed her down.

But Ms. Pagdanganan regained her footing the rest of the way to stay within striking distance of the top spot.

If she gets to bag the LPGA Driving On, it would highlight an eventful last year for her, which includes her winning a gold medal for the Philippines in the 30th Southeast Asian Games.

Completing the top five heading into the final round are Danielle Kang (205)of the US, Carlota Ciganda (206) of Spain and Katherine Kirk (207) of Australia. — Michael Angelo S. Murillo

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