The Denver Post

Hahn shoots 64, takes Nelson lead

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irving, texas » James Hahn shot a bogey-free, 6under-par 64 on Saturday to take the lead after three rounds at the AT&T Byron Nelson, where Jason Kokrak’s record advantage disappeare­d.

Hahn settled for a 12-under 198 total after his eagle chance at the 16th and a birdie putt at 17 both stopped just inches short. He was a stroke ahead of Billyhorsc­hel, who birdied his last three holes for a 66 to take second place alone.

Jason Day had his own string of birdies, five in a row midway through the round and then a 60-footer at the 17th, in a round of 63 that was the best of the day and got him to 10-under. He was tied for third with Kokrak, who shot a 72 after setting anelson 36-hole record with a five-stroke lead.

Cameron Tringale and Sergio Garcia also finished with birdies on Nos. 16-18. Tringale was fifth at 9-under after a 67, and defend- ing Nelson champion and Masters winner Garcia was tied for sixth at 8-under after a 64.

Thompson up by three williamsbu­rg, va. » Lexi Thompson remained in position for her first victory since a rules infraction cost her amajor title, shooting a 2-under 69 in tricky wind conditions to take a threestrok­e lead over In Gee Chun into the final round of the Kingsmill Championsh­ip.

“I’m as determined as any other person out here,” Thompson said.

Funk keeps 1-shot lead birmingham, ala. » Fred Funk shot a 2-under 70 on Saturday to hold on to the third-round lead at the Regions Tradition.

The 60-year-old Funk has a 14-under 202 total and holds a one-stroke edge over Scott Parel in the first of the PGA Tour Champions’ five majors. Defending champion Bernhard Langer is two shots back.

 ??  ?? Jason Day celebrates Saturday after making a 60-foot putt on the 17th green during the third round of the AT&T Byron Nelson in Irving, Texas. Tony Gutierrez, AP
Jason Day celebrates Saturday after making a 60-foot putt on the 17th green during the third round of the AT&T Byron Nelson in Irving, Texas. Tony Gutierrez, AP

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