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Hee-Won Han ahead by two at LPGA event

SYLVANIA, Ohio, July 9 (UPI) -- Hee-Won Han shot a 5-under 66 Saturday for an 11-under 202 total and a two-stroke lead in the third-round of the LPGA Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic.

Jeong Jang shot a 4-under 67 and is alone in second place at 204. Defending champion Meg Mallon and 50-year-old Marilyn Lovander both had 68s and are tied for third place at 205.

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Han began Saturday's third round one shot behind Hall of Famer Beth Daniel.

Han will be playing with a familiar face in Sunday's final round. She played junior golf with Jang and the two are friends, often times playing practice rounds together.

Leta Lindley shot a 68 and is alone in fifth place at 206.

U.S. Women's Open champion Birdie Kim posted an even-par 71 and is tied for sixth place with Becky Morgan (68), Sung Ah Yim (68) and Heather Bowie (69) at 207.

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