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Kung Shoots to Two-Stroke Lead in Vancouver

Aug 21 (Reuters) - Candie Kung shot an eight-under 64 to charge into a two-stroke lead after two rounds of the Canadian Pacific Women’s Open in Vancouver on Friday.

The Taiwanese-American birdied three of her last four holes in a bogey-free round to jump to an 11-under total, two shots clear of Lydia Ko and Karine Icher.

The 34-year-old Kung, who rolled in six birdies and an eagle, burst onto the LPGA tour with a three-win season in 2003 but has only won once since, in 2008.

First-round leader Icher shot a 70 to reach nine-under while teenage sensation Ko fired a 68.