PEBBLE BEACH, Calif.—The U.S. Women’s Open went prime-time from Pebble Beach.
So did Nasa Hataoka.
In gusts that topped 20 mph, Hataoka managed to play bogey-free Saturday with a 6-under 66 for the lowest score all week at Pebble Beach, giving her a one-shot lead over Allisen Corpuz going into the final round of the biggest event in women’s golf.
At stake for Hataoka is a chance to wipe away two playoff losses in the majors, most recently two years ago in the U.S. Women’s Open up the California coast at Olympic Club.
“It could be just happenstance, perhaps good luck,” Hataoka said about another shot at a Women’s Open in California….