Golf roundup: Sjodin takes surprising LPGA lead

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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. ? Sweden's Karin Sjodin shot a steady 4-under-par 68 through heavy wind while chasing down top-ranked Yani Tseng on Saturday, pulling even at 9 under heading into the final round of the Kraft Nabisco Championship.

The dominant Tseng proved she's not unbeatable, showing visible frustration while posting a 71 as inconsistent as the wind that buffeted Mission Hills throughout her round.

While Tseng is a five-time major champion, the long-hitting Sjodin has never won in seven seasons on the LPGA Tour.

Yet Sjodin made just one bogey in a remarkable round, briefly taking the outright lead down the stretch of the tour's first major of the year.

"The day was just kind of smooth," said Sjodin, who kept playing despite apparently dislocating one of her ribs Friday.

"I never felt like I was ever in trouble. ... It feels great to be there. I don't know if I've really had time to think about it much. It's going to be fun tomorrow, definitely."

Haeji Kang, who also has never won on the LPGA Tour, was two strokes back after struggling to a 72. She will join Tseng and Sjodin in the final group Sunday. World No. 2 Na Yeon Choi was among five players at 6 under.

Sjodin is among the few LPGA Tour pros who can compete with Tseng off the tee, but the Oklahoma State alumnus is ranked 216th.

Ooshuizen leads Open

HUMBLE ? Louis Oosthuizen shot his second straight 6-under 66 to reach 17 under and take a two-shot lead over Hunter Mahan after the third round of the Houston Open.

The 29-year-old South African shook off two early bogeys. He reeled off four birdies in a row on the back nine to surge ahead.

"It's a great leaderboard behind me," Oosthuizen said. "It's going to be tough, but I feel like I'm ready for it."

Mahan had a 65, rebounding from a bogey on No. 9 with four birdies on the back nine.

Carl Pettersson (67) and Brian Davis (69) were three strokes back at 14 under. James Driscoll (71) was alone at 12 under.

Defending champion Phil Mickelson (70), Keegan Bradley (69) and Ryan Palmer (66) were 11 under.

Ernie Els, who must win to qualify for the Masters next week, was in a group at 8 under. Els hasn't missed the Masters since 1993 and his chances of winning Sunday are remote.

The tournament's schedule was pushed back by a thunderstorm Thursday, and 70 players resumed their second rounds Saturday morning.

Olesen leads in Sicily

SCIACCA, Sicily ? Thorbjorn Olesen of Denmark made four birdies and an eagle for a 5-under 67 to lead the Sicilian Open by three strokes.

Olesen, who was runner-up three times in his debut season on the European Tour last year, superbly managed the 16 mph gusts off the Mediterranean.

At 9 under were Nicolas Colsaerts (69) of Belgium and Andrew Parr (67) of Canada.

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