Sagstrom opens lead at Gainbridge LPGA

Sweden's Madelene Sagstrom has taken a two-stroke lead heading into the final round of the Gainbridge LPGA in Florida.

By Australian Associated Press
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Madelene Sagstrom has shot a 5-under 67 at the Gainbridge LPGA at Boca Rio to take a two-stroke lead into the final round.

Seeking her first LPGA Tour victory, Sagstrom birdied four of the first eight holes and also birdied the par-4 15th in a bogey-free round on Saturday.

The 27-year-old Swede had a 15-under 201 total. She opened with a 72, then shot a 62 on Friday to take the lead.

"I was telling myself this morning that I didn't play perfect yesterday but I still shot 62. I didn't play perfect today and I still shot a 67,'" Sagstrom said.

"So, it's not about being perfect, it's about having a lot of acceptance and just going out and do the best I can."

Nasa Hataoka of Japan was second after a 67.

Danielle Kang and Sei Young Kim were 12 under. Kang had a 65 and Kim shot 67.

"I finish with a bogey, so I was not fully satisfied," Kim said.

"Greens are very soft, so I can attack the pin. I have a lot of chance for birdie. I can play very aggressive, especially on this golf course."

Celine Boutier (67) and Cydney Clanton (69) were 11 under.

The tournament is the first official event in Boca Raton since the 1989 Oldsmobile LPGA Classic.

Hometown player Jaye Marie Green was tied for 13th at 7 under after a 70. Lexi Thomson, also from the area, was another stroke back after a 69.


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