Making a leap is goal of tightly packed leaderboard

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. – So who is going to make the big splash on Sunday?

The candidates lining up for a chance to make the traditional leap into Poppie’s Pond intrigue with all their star power.

Lexi Thompson moved to the head of the line early Saturday evening with her brilliant finish at the ANA Inspiration, but she has a strong and deep cast of challengers to hold off.

Rolex world No. 1 Lydia Ko, In Gee Chun and Ariya Jutanugarn are each one-shot back. Ko, 18, and Chun, 21, are already major champions. Jutanugarn, 20, was a can’t-miss phenom until a shoulder injury derailed her three years ago, but she looks like she’s regaining the form and confidence that made her such a formidable…