[1/2] Jul 9, 2023; Pebble Beach, California, USA; Charley Hull walks off the green of the second hole after an eagle putt during the final round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Pebble Beach Golf Links. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports/File photoAug 12 (Reuters) - Charley Hull of England and American Lilia Vu shared the lead at nine under par following a windy third round of the Women's British Open at the Walton Heath Golf Club in Surrey, England on Saturday. Hull finished strong with three birdies on her last four holes for 68, raising hopes of a first home winner since Georgia Hall's victory in 2018, while Vu carded seven birdies and two bogeys for 67. Angel Yin and Kim Hyo-joo were one shot back, while American Ally Ewing was two shots off the pace on seven under par going into Sunday's final round. Frenchwoman Celine Boutier, aiming for a third consecutive win following her triumphs at the Women's Scottish Open and Evian Championship, finished at three-over after a 74.

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Persons: Charley Hull, Kelvin Kuo, Charley Hull of, American Lilia Vu, Vu, Hull, Angel Yin, Kim Hyo, Ally Ewing, Ewing, Nelly Korda, Korda, Celine Boutier, Aadi Nair Organizations: Women's, USA, Walton Heath Golf Club, Hull, Georgia, Sky Sports, Scottish, Evian Championship, Thomson Locations: Beach , California, USA, Charley Hull of England, American, Surrey, England, Georgia, Bengaluru