Sorenstam takes lead at Hammons Hotel Classic
18th Sep 2005, 03:28 GMT
Defending champion Annika Sorenstam shot a 3-under 68 Saturday to take a one-stroke lead over Michelle Ellis and Maria Hjorth after three rounds of the John Q. Hammons Hotel Classic. Sorenstam made back-to-back birdies at Nos. 14-15 to break a three-way tie for the lead at Cedar Ridge Country Club and moved into a position to win the event for the third time. She also won the tournament at Tulsa Country Club in 2002.
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