Houston Chronicle Sunday

Lee takes lead in Kia Classic

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Mirim Lee shot a 5-under-par 67 in the third round of the Kia Classic to get to 13-under and take a one-stroke lead over Mi Jung Hur, who made a 67-foot putt on No. 18 to shoot a 66.

In Gee Chun, another South Korean, was tied at 10 under with Cristie Kerr (71), who was tied for the lead after the first round and was alone atop the leader board after 18 holes.

Brittany Lincicome made an early run with four birdies and an eagle in her first eight holes to get to 10-under before she had two bogeys on the back nine in a round of 67 that tied her with Austin Ernst and Karine Icher at 9 under. In other news: • Chris Stroud birdied his final hole to cap a 5-under 67 and take a oneshot lead in the Puerto Rico Open at Rio Grande as he goes for his first PGA Tour victory. One shot behind is Bill Lunde and D.A. Points, each of whom shot 69.

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