Joburg Ladies Open Round 3

Date
Sat 18th April 2026 (UTC)
Sat 18th April 2026 (Local)

Timestamp
2026-04-18T05:30:00

Time

05:30:00 UTC (07:30:00 Local)

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League
Ladies European Tour

Season
2026

Round
7

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no fanart thumb Randpark Golf Club

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The third round, traditionally known as "Moving Day," at Randpark Golf Club is where the championship is often won or lost. The primary challenge of the Firethorn course shifts as the pin positions become more aggressive on the slick, tiered greens. The objective for leader Brianna Navarrosa is to maintain her narrow advantage over a high-caliber chasing pack, while the field looks to exploit the thin Highveld air for extra distance to attack the reachable par-5s.

Strategically, the goal for the leaders is to avoid the "big mistake" on the water-guarded 16th and 17th holes, which have proven to be the most penal on the course. The tactical focus for the chasers, particularly local hope Casandra Alexander, is to capitalize on the front nine's scoring opportunities to apply scoreboard pressure early. With the final round looming and the €330,000 purse within reach, the ultimate goal for the top ten is to post a score in the mid-60s to secure a spot in the final pairing for Sunday.