Golf - Nelly Korda, seeking to emulate sister, takes third-round LPGA lead


  • Golf
  • Sunday, 23 Jul 2017

Jul 14, 2017; Bedminster, NJ, USA; Nelly Korda tees off on the eighth hole during the second round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Trump National Golf Club-New Jersey. Mandatory Credit: Eric Sucar-USA TODAY Sports

(The Sports Xchange) - Rookie Nelly Korda used a late flourish to claim a two-stroke lead entering the final round at the Marathon Classic on Saturday in Sylvania, Ohio.

The 18-year-old Korda birdied her final two holes to finish 5-under-par 66 and reside at 15-under 198 at Highland Meadows Golf Club.

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