MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – Karsen Gotterup closed with four consecutive birdies to post a 4-under-par 67 Tuesday and take a one-shot lead into the final round of the Women’s South Carolina Golf Association Myrtle Beach Amateur Championship at Dunes Golf and Beach Club.

Gotterup, a senior at Charleston Southern University from Tega Cay, made three birdies on her front nine Tuesday to finish her first nine in 2-under 34. After a bogey at No. 10, Gotterup made birdie at Nos. 14, 15, 16 and 17.