France's Stein takes lead in women's division; USA Men and Women lead team competition

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France's Pauline Stein receives a congratulatory fist bump from USA Coach Gerald Dremel after taking the top spot of the leaderboard after round three of the 14th Edition of the Conseil International du Sport Militaire (CISM) World Military Golf Championship held at the Admiral Baker Golf Course in San Diego, Calif., hosted by Naval Base San Diego, Calif. Nations from Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Latvia, Netherlands, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and host USA compete for gold. Department of Defense Photo by Mr. Steven Dinote - Released.

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USA's Army Capt. Melanie De Leon of Fort Cavazos, Texas and Air Force 1st Lt. Kimberly Liu of Minot AFB, N.D. finish up the 18th hole during the 14th Edition of the Conseil International du Sport Militaire (CISM) World Military Golf Championship held at the Admiral Baker Golf Course in San Diego, Calif., hosted by Naval Base San Diego, Calif. Nations from Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Latvia, Netherlands, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and host USA compete for gold. Department of Defense Photo by Mr. Steven Dinote - Released.

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From left to right: France's Nicolas Muller, USA Marine Staff Sgt. David Banks of MCAS New River, N.C. and Navy Lt. Jacob Meloche of Naval Base San Diego, Calif. finish up at the 18th hole during the third round of golf at the 14th Edition of the Conseil International du Sport Militaire (CISM) World Military Golf Championship held at the Admiral Baker Golf Course in San Diego, Calif., hosted by Naval Base San Diego, Calif. Nations from Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Latvia, Netherlands, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and host USA compete for gold. Department of Defense Photo by Ms. Theresa Smith - Released.

After three days under the sun at Admiral Baker Golf Course, France’s Pauline Stein (-1) jumped ahead of the Americans to take the spot in the women’s leaderboard on Thursday with a one stroke advantage over USA’s Melanie De Leon (E). 

Stein stayed steady and discipline on the front nine. After running into a few bumps and fast greens, Stein finished the day with an even par for a three-day total at one-under.

USA Women still hold a five-stroke lead over France for the top team spot, with Germany sitting in third. 

In the men’s group, USA’s Jacob Meloche (-9) continues to lead the pack with a one-stroke lead over France’s Nicolas Muller (-8). 

USA Men continue to dominate the division going for a combined score of 23-under, 18 strokes ahead of Team France. Ireland holds a commanding position in third place. 

Final day of competition continues at Naval Base San Diego’s Admiral Baker Golf Course. Follow the action at www.armedforcessports.com.