Ochoa setting sights on No. 1 ranking

There were a few Mexican flags waving in the galleries on Saturday, as is usually the case when Ochoa plays. She's said many times that she plays golf for those people, hoping her success can inspire kids to follow in her footsteps.

And while she's downplaying the rankings issue, other players know how much it'd mean to Ochoa.

"That's all she wants to do," Lincicome said. "She practices, she wants to be No. 1, and she does it for her country. She's got a lot to represent."

Se Ri Pak (a bogey-free 68) is alone in fifth at 9 under, while Nicole Castrale (69) is another stroke back. Defending champion Mi Hyun Kim struggled, shooting 73 to fall into a tie for ninth, eight shots off the lead.

Lincicome - the winner of last season's World Match Play championship - started the day seven shots back, but used five birdies and an eagle to make a move and earn a spot in Sunday's final threesome with Davies and Ochoa.

"I've just got to go out and do the same thing I did today and Thursday," Lincicome said. "Hopefully the putter stays hot and I give myself a couple eagle chances. That's always fun."

Based on the way the first three days have gone, she'll need them to catch the leaders.

Davies hasn't won a U.S. LPGA event in nearly six years. Ochoa hasn't won one in nearly three weeks. Yet here they are, tied entering the final round, one player who was the best in the women's game once and another on the cusp of officially wearing that crown.

"I fully expect not feeling too well on the first tee tomorrow," Davies said. "But that's what makes it fun."