Nelly Korda makes a statement about ‘insane’ Patty Tavatanakit after day three at The Chevron

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Patty Tavatanakit trails Nelly Korda by five shots heading into the final round of The Chevron Championship on Sunday.

Tavatanakit shot a round of three-under par 69, while Korda posted a two-under par 70.

While the 27-year-old’s lead is a healthy one, we should be in for a fascinating final round at The Chevron on Sunday.

Nelly Korda was in imperious form during the first two rounds at The Chevron Championship.

The two-time major winner began her third round on fire as well, and was four-under after six holes. However, she finally slowed down, playing her final 12 holes in two-over par.

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Tavatanakit played the same stretch of holes in one-under and she now has an outside chance of winning The Chevron Championship for the second time.

The 26-year-old from Thailand only hit 10 greens in regulation, but took just 25 putts on her way to carding a round of 69.

Nelly Korda comments on Patty Tavatanakit after day three at The Chevron

Tavatanakit’s short game was truly incredible on Saturday at Memorial Park.

She made numerous up and downs at crucial points in her round and her ability to do that kept her at least within touching distance of Korda.

After her round on Saturday, the world number two admitted that she was mightily impressed by what she saw from the Thai star.

Korda responded when asked what she made of Tavatanakit’s short game on day three in Houston.