Brooke Henderson will begin the final round of the LPGA's CP Women's Open as outright leader while Australians Su Oh and Minjee Lee are among the chasing pack within four shots of the Canadian.
The 20-year-old Henderson battled through gusting wind on Saturday at Wascana Country Club in pursuit of a breakthrough home victory, carding a two-under 70 to be 14 under.
"These crowds this week have been totally amazing, and I've been playing well for them, so I'm happy about that," she said.
Australian Su Oh opened her round with a bogey but four birdies resulted in a 69 to move up to 11 under and a share for fifth with Austin Ernst (70).
World No.7 Australian Minjee Lee had a bogey-free five-under 67 to jump into tied seventh at 10 under - in a group including New Zealander Lydia Ko (68) - and just four shots off the pace.
Henderson, a six-times winner on the LPGA Tour, attracted a large gallery on moving day with fans lining the fairways to watch her.
"It's amazing to see all the little kids out here," Henderson said.
"If I high-five them or sign something for them, just their face kind of lights up, and it's a really cool feeling for me.
"I remember being in their shoes, as well, and I know it's really meaningful when somebody like myself spends that little bit extra with them."
Nasa Hataoka of Japan and American Angel Yin are Henderson's closest challengers after three rounds.
Hataoka had a 69 while the long-hitting Yin shot 71, settling for par on par-5 18th after running an eagle putt long.
World No.1 Sung Hyun Park - a three-times winner on tour in 2018 - is at 12 under after a 70.
"I'm in a good position," Park said. "I'm just going to take it shot by shot."
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