FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Annika Sorenstam shot an even-par 72 on Saturday to take a two-stroke lead into the final round of the U.S. Senior Women’s Open.
The 50-year-old Sorenstam, a three-time U.S. Women’s Open champion making her first appearance in the senior event, had an 8-under 208 total at Brooklawn Country Club. Husband Mike McGee is working as her caddie.
“It was a roller-coaster,” said Sorenstam of Round 3, in which she struggled a bit with her patented ball-striking. “It was not as solid as the first two days. A few putts falling would have made it really sweet.”
Playing partner and fellow Swede Liselotte Neumann was second, closing with a bogey for a 71. She won the 1988 U.S. Women’s Open to become the first Swedish major champion. Catriona Matthew was 4 under after a 71.
Laura Davies and Yuko Saito were 2 under.
