Brooke Henderson made a big move in the LPGA Tour's Canadian Pacific Women's Open to the delight of her many home fans.
The 19-year-old major champion from nearby Smiths Falls shot a course-record eight-under 63 to rocket into contention after three rounds at Ottawa Hunt, finishing before most of the front-runners teed off.
A day after birdieing the par-5 18th to make the weekend cut on the number, Henderson had eight birdies in her bogey-free round to reach seven under - leaving her three strokes behind leaders Nicole Broch Larsen and Mo Martin.
"I felt like I could make something happen," Henderson said.
"I made putts that I didn't even know I could make, and I made shots that were just great."
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Larsen, an LPGA Tour rookie from Denmark, birdied two of the last three holes for a 66.
Second-round leader In Gee Chun was a stroke back after a 70, while Cristie Kerr (68) and Mirim Lee (66) sit at eighth under.
Sarah Jane Smith (72) is the best-placed Australian at three under and tied 27th.
