Golf: Lydia Ko storms into contention with sparkling third round at Meijer Classic

Kiwi golfer Lydia Ko has fought her way back into contention at the Meijer LPGA Classic at Michigan with a sizzling third round.

Starting the day tied for 17th and eight shots off the lead, Ko fired a clinical seven-under par 65 to climb into a share of fifth - five shots adrift of American leader Nelly Korda.

Her third-round score was best equal on the day, shared with three other players, improving on her opening-round 70 and second-round 68.

The world No.4 began her round in ominous fashion with a birdie - the first of seven, including four through the final seven holes.

Ko is now 13-under overall, tied with Australia's Minjee Lee, as she looks to secure her 100th top-10 finish on the LPGA Tour in Monday's final round.

The 25-year-old has been in resurgent form this year, recording four top-10 finishes and one title win.