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Ochoa takes the lead; Wie pulls out

Associated Press
Posted: Friday, Nov. 20, 2009

RICHMOND, Texas Michelle Wie withdrew from the season-ending LPGA Tour Championship because of a sprained left ankle Thursday, a few hours after Lorena Ochoa shot a 6-under 66 in breezy conditions to take a one-shot lead over Reilley Rankin.

Wie, 20, fresh off her first LPGA victory last week at Ochoa's tournament in Mexico, shot a 72 in the afternoon. She limped through her round on the gimpy ankle that she sprained during the Solheim Cup in August.

The first round was suspended because of darkness at 5:25 p.m., with four groups still on the course.

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EUROPEAN: Robert Allenby of Australia shot 7-under 65 for a one-shot lead after one round of the Dubai World Championship in United Arab Emirates.

CHAMPIONS: Steve Haskins shot his second straight 6-under 65 to take a four-stroke lead after three rounds of the Champions Tour Qualifying Tournament in Scottsdale, Ariz.

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