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Late surge lifts Choi to Dana Open lead

LOS ANGELES, United States — South Korea's Choi Hye-jin birdied her last two holes to take a one-shot lead on seven-under par 64 at the LPGA Dana Open in Sylvania, Ohio, on Thursday (Friday in Manila).

The 24-year-old, who is chasing a first LPGA tour victory, was one shot in front of India's Aditi Ashok and China's Lin Xiyu, Ashok firing six birdies without a bogey in her six-under 65 while Lin posted eight birdies and two bogeys.