The Thais found the strong winds and super slick greens at The Country Club in Laguna, near Manila, very difficult. The Koreans, however, had absolutely no problem in adapting and won for the tenth time. They were the only team to finish in red figures with a remarkable 18-under par 414.

The margin of their victory over second-placed hosts, the Philippines, was a whopping 20 shots. Japan, who have won six times, were third a shot behind the Filipinos at three over.

So-Yeon Ryu was a cut above the rest in the individual category with an outstanding 12-under par 204 while her Korean team-mate He-Yong Choi came second on six-under. Lee and Dottie Ardina (Philippines) shared joint third place on even par.

Scores after the third round,

par 72:

414 - Korea 139 134 141

434 - Philippines 143 143 148

435 - Japan 149 134 152

441 - New Zealand 144 146 151

445 - Australia 140 148 157

450 - Thailand 149 153 148

459 - Chinese Taipei 153 149 157

465 - Indonesia 152 155 158

467 - India 156 151 160

468 - Malaysia 152 155 161, Singapore 157 150 161

468 - China 156 153 159

485 - Sri Lanka 166 155 164

487 - Hong Kong 166 158 163

Leading individuals:

204 So-Yeon Ryu (Kor) 69 67 68

210 He-Yong Choi (Kor) 70 67 73