Americans Katie Futcher and Angela Stanford and South Korea’s Jenny Shin all shot one-under-par 71 on Saturday to stay tied for the lead after three rounds of the $1.4 million Women’s Champions tournament in Singapore.

Futcher led almost the entire day, jumping ahead with a birdie on the second hole. But a bogey on 18th – her first of the tournament – allowed Stanford and Shin to regain a share of the lead at nine-under 207.

China’s Shanshan Feng shot a 69 to be two shots behind the leaders while South Koreans Jiyai Shin (70) and Na Yeon Choi (71) were tied with world No.1 Yani Tseng (67) of Taiwan a shot further back at Tanah Merah Country Club.

By her high standards, Tseng struggled during the first two rounds this week but captured four birdies on the front nine on Saturday and two more during the rest of the round to put her in contention to win a tournament that has eluded her since it began in 2008.

The 23-year-old Tseng dominated women’s golf last year and is off to a hot start in 2012 with her victory at last week’s LPGA Thailand.

Australia’s former No.1 Karrie Webb shot one-over to be ten off the pace.

American Michelle Wie had another disappointing round with a 75 to be a dismal 28 shots behind the leaders.

The tournament features a field of 63 golfers including 18 of the 20 top-ranked when play started on Thursday.

However, American Paula Creamer, the world No.5, withdrew after the second round for family reasons. Pat Hurst of the United States also withdrew after the second round.