American Lincicome has one-shot lead at LPGA Championship

Aug 16, 2014; Pittsford, NY, USA; Brittany Lincicome hits a shot out of a green side bunker on the 17th hole during the third round of the Wegman's Championship golf tournament at Monroe Golf Club. Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) - American Brittany Lincicome edged closer to her second major title after establishing a one-stroke lead after the third round at the LPGA Championship on Saturday.

The second round leader was not at her sparkling best, but stayed in front with a respectable one-under-par 71 at Monroe Golf Club in Pittsford, New York to post a 10-under-par 206.