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Pettersen Takes One-Stroke Lead in Manulife L.P.G.A. Classic

CAMBRIDGE, Ontario — Suzann Pettersen took a one-stroke lead Saturday in the Manulife LPGA Classic, making an eagle and four birdies on the first 11 holes and closing with seven pars for a 6-under 66.

Pettersen had a 19-under 197 total at Whistle Bear Golf Club. Bothered by a shoulder injury this season, the 34-year-old Norwegian player won the last of her 14 LPGA Tour titles in 2013.

"I can only look upwards, only I can set the pace," Pettersen said. "Yeah, there's a lot of people in the hunt for this and the course is playing great.