Ariya Jutanugarn reacts after making a putt on the 4th green during the second round of the US Women's Open golf tournament at Country Club of Charleston, South Charleston, SC, US on Saturday. (Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports photo)CARY, North Carolina, US: Ariya Jutanugarn of Thailand is not among the contenders at the US Women’s Open, the defending champion languishing eight shots behind in a tie for 27th after a birdie at the last for 69. China's Yu Liu and Celine Boutier of France lead the chase for the first $1 million winner's check in women's golf after the former university team mates finished the third round of the US Women's Open tied at the top of a crowded leaderboard. "I think this is something that's really out of my expectations because it's only my first ever US Open," said the 23-year-old from Beijing. No Chinese woman has won the US Open, while if Boutier triumphs she will be the second from France, after Catherine Lacoste in 1967.

Source: Bangkok Post June 02, 2019 07:30 UTC