Cristie Kerr Leads Heading into US Women's Open Final Round

Sports Betting News - July 12th, 2009 - Written by Bruce

Heading into Sunday's final round Cristie Kerr is leading the 2009 US Women's Open. She is two shots ahead of the field sitting at -2 for the tournament. Eun Hee Ji is in second place with a score of even par after three rounds. This makes Kerr the only player under par going into the last round. Kerr is no stranger to major championship pressure as she won the 2007 US Womens' Open which as held at Pine Needles. She loves the venue this week, Saucan Valley Country Club, known for its fast greens and narrow fairways. Talking about the golf course, Kerr said," There really isn't a better place for me. I love this golf course." Kerr will start the final day with a lead as she goes for her 2nd US Women's Open title in three years. Her victory in 2007 will definitely give her the confidence to know she can get it done on Sunday.

The will be a group of players chasing Kerr as they are all in striking distance after the 3rd Round. The final group will pair Kerr with Ji who is a 23 year old from South Korea. Through an interpreter she said she is excited to see her name of the leader board. Ji is only two shots back at even par while there are two others sitting at (+2) who are tied for third. Among the these two is a surprising player to be in contention, Jean Reynolds. Reynolds is the Futures Tour leading money winner this season. The 24 year old from Georgia will be looking to make her name in the LPGA in a big way on Sunday. Three others sit tied at (+3) five shots back. One of the top LPGA players Paula Creamer was in the last group with Kerr on Saturday but struggled. Creamer had troubles all day and shot a 78 leaving her at (+6) for the tournament.

Sunday's final round sets up be an exciting finish to this year's US Women's Open. Kerr is in great position to win this major championship for the 2nd time in three years. She is a 12 time LPGA winner giving her the experience some of the younger players in contention may not have. Her playing partner Ji will look to keep the pressure on Kerr sitting in a good spot at only two shots back. Can Jean Reynolds the 24 year old from Georgia shoot the round of her life and come back to win? Sunday should be filled with drama as we find out who this year's champion will be.