Na Yeon Choi leads U.S. Women's Open, Michelle Wie fades

Na Yeon Choi sets course record, takes control in U.S. Women's Open:

KOHLER, Wis. (AP) -- Na Yeon Choi was just a kid when Se Ri Pak won the U.S. Women's Open at Blackwolf Run in 1998. Today, Choi is living proof that Pak's landmark victory 14 years ago really did have the power to inspire girls in South Korea to try to make it in professional golf. And after posting one of the best rounds in Open history, Choi is poised to repeat Pak's feat in the same event at the same course. Choi shot a 7-under 65 on Saturday in the third round at Blackwolf Run, taking control of the tournament. "I couldn't believe how I got eight birdies today," Choi said. "But I did. And I'm very happy, and I'm very satisfied and I'm very excited." The fifth-ranked South Korean star's remarkable round put her at 8 under for the tournament, giving her a six-stroke lead over fellow South Korean Amy Yang. Only four players ever have posted a lower round in the Open, and ...

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