Golf: Kiwi Lydia Ko within sight of another tournament title after stellar round in Florida

Kiwi golfer Lydia Ko is within striking distance of the lead, after her third round at the LPGA Pelican's Women's Championship.

Fresh from her victory at the Saudi Ladies International last week, Ko sits at 13-under overall at Belleair, Florida, and will start Monday's final round two shots behind American co-leaders Nelly Korda and Lexi Thompson.

Starting the day tied for 15th, the world No.5 fired a six-under-par 64 to move into a share of sixth place, with Thailand's Patty Tavatanakit.

The 24-year-old scored three birdies through both her front and back nines in a bogey-less round - her second at the tournament - to put her within sight of a second title in as many weeks.

Ko's performance also moves her closer to securing her first-ever Vare Trophy, which is awarded to the player with the lowest scoring average of the year over a minimum of 70 rounds.

Next week, the LGPA season wraps up with another event in Florida - the CME Group Tour Championship - where the top 60 players will compete for the US$1.5 million (NZ$2.1m) prize.