Thai Jutanugarn moves ahead in Evian

Golf - Women’s British Open - St Andrews, Britain - August 5, 2017 Thailand's Moriya Jutanugarn in action during the third round Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

(Reuters) - Moriya Jutanugarn of Thailand took a bold step towards a first major title when she carded a three-under-par 68 to claim the lead at a tightly-contested Evian championships on Saturday.

Jutanugarn, whose younger sister Ariya is a major champion, stayed composed throughout, mixing five birdies and two bogeys to snatch the lead from U.S. Open champion Park Sung-hyun.