Hinako Shibuno (22 = Suntory) retires from 2nd place by 2 strokes to 6th place by 5 strokes and reaches the final day.

Unlike the second round, the wind was strong that day and 9 out of 37 players gave way below par. Shibuno also suffered and dropped the score to 5 under overall with 74 of 2 birdies and 4 bogies.

Shibuno said: “I think I was able to handle the wind well. I couldn’t get a birdie at par 5 and the pilot couldn’t keep the fairway easily so I couldn’t make many chances.”

Although she was 5 hits behind leader Erika Hara, she did not give up on the reversal.

“If you think of me now, it’s like a miracle to be in this game and to be in this position,” he said. “How many strokes? 5 strokes … If you get a great score, there will be. If you turn it off, it’s a story. If you can ride the waves,” he said positively.