GULLANE, Scotland: South African Ashleigh Buhai took a firm grip on the Women's British Open on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) with an impressive third round 64 at Muirfield to leave her dreaming of emulating childhood hero Ernie Els.

On 14 under par, Buhai led by five shots from halfway leader Chun In-gee (70) and Japan's Hinako Shibuno (66). Park@ In-bee and Madelene Sagstrom were tied for fourth on seven under.

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