McGill and Lindley are the outsiders among this trio of champions but they have played like they belong at the party. McGill shot an extremely solid 71 on Saturday and Lindley handled the pressure of playing in the final pairing with a 75. Lurking at 1-under-par 218 is Catriona Matthew, with Trish Johnson at even-par 219.

What the Champion Receives

The winner of the U.S. Senior Women’s Open receives a championship exemption for the next 10 years or through age 65 (whichever yields the higher number of exemptions), exemption into the 2023 U.S. Women’s Open Presented by ProMedica at Pebble Beach (Calif.) Golf Links, a gold medal and custody of the U.S. Senior Women’s Open Trophy for one year.

QUOTABLE

“My kids made it in last night along with my husband, so glad to have them here. I honestly am happy to be in this position. I’m hitting a lot of good golf shots. A couple of creepers come along from being out of play, but overall really happy.” – Jill McGill, who is one stroke off the lead.

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