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18-year-old Nelly Korda takes Marathon Classic lead

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SYLVANIA, Ohio (AP) Nelly Korda birdied the final two holes for a 5-under 66 and a two-stroke lead Saturday in the Marathon Classic.

The 18-year-old Korda, the sister of LPGA Tour winner Jessica Korda and daughter of tennis major champion Petr Korda, had a 15-under 198 total at Highland Meadows. She opened with a 68 and had a 64 on Friday, the best score in the second round.

In-Kyung Kim was second after a 68.

Gerina Piller, the leader after each of the first two rounds, had a 70 to drop into a tie for third at 12 under with U.