BROKEN ARROW, Okla., Sept. 17 (UPI) -- Annika Sorenstam shot a 4-under 67 Saturday to take a one-stroke lead after two rounds of the LPGA John Q. Hammons Hotel Classic at 7-under 135.
First-round leader Maria Hjorth, Sorenstam's Solheim Cup teammate from last week, shot a 72 and is tied for second place at 136 with Michelle Ellis, who had a 2-under 69 Saturday.
Karine Icher of France shared the lead until late back-to-back bogeys. Icher wound up with a 70-137 for fourth place.
Sorenstam, from Sweden, is already a six-time winner on the LPGA Tour in 2005. She has won 63 times on the LPGA Tour.
"I'm very happy with the way I played today," said Sorenstam. "I thought I hit the ball beautifully. I don't really look at how many shots I'm ahead or behind tomorrow. I want to continue to hit the ball the way I have."
