After a heartbreaking finish in the U.S. Women¡¯s Open two years ago, Japan¡¯s Nasa Hataoka will rely on some familiarity as she takes another shot at raising a major trophy near the California coast.
Hataoka shot a 6-under 66 on Saturday to power through tough scoring conditions at Pebble Beach Golf Links and take a one-shot lead over Allisen Corpuz through three rounds of the U.S. Women¡¯s Open.
Hataoka is at 7-under 209 to earn her way into the final group for Sunday¡¯s final round at the first ever U.S. Women¡¯s Open played at the famed California course along the Pacific Ocean.

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