American Rose Zhang Shoots 7–under 65 to Take the Third-Round Lead at the LPGA Malaysia Tournament

Peiyun Chien of Chinese Taipei tees off on the 4th hole during the third round of the Maybank Championship at Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Oct. 28, 2023. Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia—Rose Zhang birdied the 18th hole Saturday for a 7–under 65 and a one-stroke lead after three rounds of the Maybank Championship on the LPGA Tour.

The American had an 18-under total of 198 on the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club course.