Close enough if good enough, Minjee Lee is bracing for a torrid final-round test after moving firmly into contention for a second US Women's Open crown in Wisconsin.
As fellow Australian Hannah Green fell off the pace, Lee carved out a one-under-par 71 at the ever-challenging Erin Hills Golf Club to pull within four shots of Swedish leader Maja Stark.
One of only nine players to break par on Saturday (Sunday AEST), Lee was only two back before a bogey on the par-4 15th left the dual major winner and 2022 Open champion in a tie for seventh at three under heading into the final round.
