Feng closing on No 1 spot in Hainan

China's Feng Shanshan moved into contention for her third title of the year on Friday when the world No 3 fired a 1-over 73 in windy conditions on Hainan Island to take a one-shot lead through three rounds of the Blue Bay LPGA.

The 28-year-old Guangdong native was on 7-under 209 at the $2.1 million tournament, a co-sanctioned event between the China and US LPGA Tours. Thailand's Moriya Jutanugarn moved up the leaderboard to second after carding a 4-under 68, while overnight leader Ashleigh Buhai of South Africa struggled to a 76 to sit two shots off the lead.

World No 1 Park Sung-hyun of South Korea carded a 68 to sit equal-fourth with compatriot Choi Na-yeon (68).