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Ochoa falters at LPGA

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The Associated Press

The Tampa Tribune

Published: May 9, 2009

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WILLIAMSBURG, Va. - Lindsey Wright shot a 7-under 64 and Cristie Kerr had a 66 to share the third-round lead Saturday as Lorena Ochoa stumbled in the LPGA's Michelob Ultra Open.

Ochoa shot 74 with two birdies, which were canceled out by a double-bogey at the par-4 14th. She started the day leading by three; she's five back with 18 holes to play.

Instead of a runaway by Ochoa, who led after the first two rounds, it was the steadiness of Wright - she came within a shot of the course record and has one bogey in the tournament's first 54 holes - and the resiliency of Kerr that defined the day. They play in the final twosome today.

Wright, in her sixth year on tour, is still seeking her first victory.

Kerr is ranked sixth in the world, has won 11 times in her career, including the 2007 U.S. Open, and won this tournament in 2005.

PGA EUROPEAN: Argentina's Daniel Vancsik shot a 2-under 69 despite two late bogeys to retain a slim lead after the third round of the Italian Open in Turin. Vancsik was at 11-under 202, one shot better than Finland's Roope Kakko (68).

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