Metraux and Ko Lead at Paris Women’s Golf Tournament

Guyancourt, France – Morgane Metraux of Switzerland and Lydia Ko from New Zealand are tied for the lead at the Paris 2024 women's golf tournament after an exciting third round on Friday. Both players sit at 9-under par, with Metraux carding a 1-under 71 and Ko impressively shooting a 4-under 68 at Le Golf National. Metraux, who began the day with a one-stroke advantage, expressed her determination, stating, "I came in this week telling myself, it's medal or nothing." American golfers Rose Zhang and Nelly Korda are also in contention, with Zhang making a significant move. She recorded a 5-under 67, placing her tied for third at 7-under, just two strokes behind the leaders. Korda, the world’s top-ranked golfer, maintained her position with a consistent 2-under 70, now tied for seventh at 4-under. The leaderboard is competitive, with Japan's Miyu Yamashita also tied for third alongside Zhang. Thailand's Atthaya Thtikul is in fifth place at 7-under, while Colombia's Mariajo Uribe follows in sixth at 5-under. A group of players, including China's Lin Xiyu Janet and Yin Ruoning, as well as France's Celine Boutier, are tied with Korda for seventh. The final round of the tournament is set to begin at 3 a.m. EDT on Saturday, promising an exciting conclusion to the event as players vie for the top spot.