England’s Charley Hull shot a five-under 67 to move into contention as overnight leader Mimi Rhodes dropped off the pace going into the final round of the PIF Saudi Ladies International at Riyadh Golf Club.
World number five Hull knocked in six birdies in Friday’s third round, with her only bogey coming at the 10th hole, leaving her at 12 under overall.
South Korea’s Hye-jin Choi and Japan’s Rio Takeda head the leaderboard on 15 under.
South Africa’s Casandra Alexander is a shot further back on 14 under, while American Alison Lee and Spain’s Carlota Ciganda are in a group of seven players at 13 under.
England’s Rhodes, who had looked in great shape over the opening two rounds, could only card a level-par 72, dropping into a tie for 13th at 11 under.