Mao Saigo holds one-shot lead over Ruoning Yin with 18 holes to play at 2024 Buick LPGA Shanghai

The LPGA’s Asia Swing began this week in China at the 2024 Buick LPGA Shanghai, and through 54 holes Mao Saigo holds a one-shot lead over Ruoning Yin heading into Sunday’s final round.

After opening with a 4-under 68 on Thursday, Saigo has posted consecutive rounds of 65 to vault to the top of the leaderboard.

She made the turn with a 2-under 34 on Saturday before doing some serious damage on the back nine. From Nos. 12-17, Saigo made three birdies (Nos. 12, 13 and 15) and an eagle (par-5 17th).

Yin, on the other hand, started slowly with a 2-under 70 on Thursday. However, she’s since shot rounds of 66-63 to earn solo second with 18 holes to play. Her 9-under effort on Saturday included seven birdies and an eagle.

Sei Young Kim is solo third at 15 under, three back. Yealimi Noh is alone in fourth at 13 under, five back, while a large group that includes Minjee Lee is tied for fifth at 11 under, seven back.