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Webb Takes Control Of Women’s Open

Compiled From Wire Services

Karrie Webb fired a course-record, 9-under-par 63 Saturday and extended her lead to eight strokes after the third round of the Women’s British Open in Sunningdale, England.

Webb eagled the second and 14th holes - both par-5s - and made six birdies en route to an 18-under 198 total with one round to play in the $900,000 event.

Rosie Jones moved into second place at 206 with a flawless 6-under 66.

England’s Lisa Hackney and Scotland’s Catriona Matthew were 12 strokes behind Webb at 210.

Gil Morgan shot a 5-under 67 to take a two-stroke lead after two rounds of the Senior PGA First of America Classic in Ada, Mich.