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Jin holds 36-hole lead at Asia-Pacific

CHONBURI, Thailand: Bo Jin of China had a 3-under 69 on Friday for a one-shot lead in the Asia-Pacific Amateur, the second straight year he has held the 36-hole lead as he tries to secure a spot at the Masters and British Open.

Jin, starting his junior year at Oklahoma State, was at 10-under 134. He faces another tough battle over the final two rounds at Amata Springs, particularly from 15-year-old Thai star Ratchanon 'TK' Chantananuwat.