Tomorrow, if Ochoa can pull away, she'll take home more than the $390,000 first prize.

The reigning LPGA player of the year shot a 2-under 70 today, remaining tied for the lead with Davies at 14 under through three rounds of the Ginn Open. Both birdied the final hole to move four shots ahead of Brittany Lincicome (67) and Natalie Gulbis (71).

If Ochoa gets the win, the 25-year-old Mexican star will pass Annika Sorenstam — who withdrew from the Ginn because of ruptured and bulging disks in her back, problems that will keep her sidelined for at least a few weeks — as the world's top-ranked player.

"It's something I would love to achieve," Ochoa said. "But I think it's more important to focus on the tournament, focus on my day, do my own thing, make sure I'm patient and just playing smart golf. And then everything will come with a good day tomorrow."

Any other finish will keep Ochoa at No. 2 when the new list comes out Monday.

Sorenstam has been considered the best player in women's golf for several years, but the official ranking system has only been out since February 2006. She had a huge lead when the first list came out, but Ochoa has won seven times since to close the gap.