Aditi in top 20 as Pranavi, Avani struggle; Lauren Coughlin leads

Las Vegas, Apr 5 (PTI) India’s Aditi Ashok endured a disappointing four-over 76 in the third round to slip to T-20 with one round left to play at the Aramco Championship here.

Aditi (74-71-76) now has a total score of five-over par for the week.

The other Indians in the field Pranavi Urs (78) and Avani Prashanth (81) were struggling. Pranavi is now 13-over par, while Avani is 16-over par.

With one day left in the week, the two are placed T-69 and 73rd respectively.

Diksha Dagar missed the cut earlier in the week.

American Lauren Coughlin continues to hold the lead heading into the final day.

The 33-year-old carded one-over 73 on the third day for a total score of 7-under par.

Nelly Korda carded a round of three-under 69 including late birdies on the

17th and 18th holes to put her in sole second place and close down the gap to fellow American Coughlin to two shots with the final round left to play.

Nanna Koerstz Madsen and Miyu Yamashita were tied for third with a total of 3-under par.

World number one Jeeno Thitikul carded six-over 78 to be placed at T-38 with a total score of 8-over par. PTI Cor ATK