Celine Boutier took a three-shot lead on the Women’s Scottish Open after posting a 6-under 66 within the third spherical on Saturday.
Boutier, who gained the Évian Championship final Sunday, had eight birdies and two bogeys in her spherical. The 29-year-old Frenchwoman is 13 beneath general.
“I feel like my expectations have definitely been higher,” Boutier stated. “Like, even when I miss a good shot or I make a bogey, I definitely get more annoyed. So, I definitely have to keep my expectations level and not get too far ahead of myself.”
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Thailand’s Patty Tavatanakit (66) is tied for second with Swede Maja Stark (72).
“You learn every day when you play golf. You learn every single round, after every single shot,” Tavatanakit stated. “So, I’m just really having fun learning so far. And it’s linked, so anything could happen. I feel like if you play well, you also need a little bit of luck, and it’s been helping me so far.”
Sweden’s Madelene Sagstrom (68), is an extra shot again in fourth.
Overnight chief Hinako Shibuno, who gained the Women’s British Open in 2019, is in a three-way tie for sixth after a 5-over 77.