Golf: Lydia Ko shoots another 67 to remain in contention

Lydia Ko reacts after missing her birdie putt on the first green during the third round of the Founders Cup. Photo / AP

Lydia Ko remains in contention of claiming her first victory in almost a year but she should need a low final round to do it.

The New Zealander sits in a share of fourth place following the third round of the LPGA's Founders Cup in Arizona. Ko shot a five-under 67 for the third straight day to be four shots back from leader Yu Liu of China.

"If I tidy it up, and keep playing with confidence, I think it'll be a good thing," Ko said.

Ko last won at the LPGA Championship last April.

Liu played the final four holes in four under today for a seven-under 65. The 23-year-old Chinese player eagled the par-5 15th and birdied the par-3 17th and par-4 18th to reach 19-under 197 at Desert Ridge in the event that honours the 13 women who founded the LPGA Tour.

Playing in her second year on the LPGA, Liu has yet to win an event. Tied for the lead with top-ranked Sung Hyun Park entering the round, Liu had a one-stroke lead over Carlota Ciganda. Trying to become the second former Arizona State player to win the event in three years, Ciganda shot 65, playing the final five holes in five-under with an eagle and three birdies.

Angel Yin was 16 under after a 66. Park had a 69 to get to 15-under.

- with AP