Wie holds narrow lead in LPGA event
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Michelle Wie tees off on the 2nd hole during the HSBC Women’s Champions golf tournament held at Sentosa Golf Club’s Tanjong course on Saturday in Singapore.
SINGAPORE >> Michelle shot a 5-under 67 today and holds a two-shot lead over three others after the third round of the LPGA’s Women’s Champions tournament.
The round was delayed by a suspension of play.
Wie, who opened with a 6-under 66 on Thursday and followed that up with 69 on Friday, has a three-round total of 14-under 202.
Wie leads Lydia Ko (67), Sung Hyun Park (68) and Ariya Jutanugarn (69) by two shots.
Ha Na Jang shot 4-under 68 for 205 total and is three back along with Inbee Park (71). Four other golfers are at 9-under 207.
Wie had four birdies on her front nine for a 32. She birdied the 13th hole to go 5 under for the day. She bogeyed the par-3 15th but birdied the par-5 16th. She parred the final two holes.
Wie, who has struggled through injuries in the past few years, shot herself into contention with three consecutive rounds in the 60s.
