LARVIK, NORWAY (3rd July 2009) -- Italian Veronica Zorzi shot a five-under 68 on Friday to take a two stroke lead over Lisa Holm Sorensen heading into the final round of the SAS Ladies Masters.

The two-time French Open winner scored a two-round total of 12-under after a tougher second day at Larvik Golfklubb in Larvik, Norway.

She made short work of the par fives, having eagled one of the seven – the ninth – with three straight birdies on the last three. She had another birdie at the par-four 14th but bogeyed the par-three eighth hole.

Zorzi is 34th on the Ladies European Tour’s Henderson Money List after five events played this year and was thrilled to be in contention for her first title in three years." I just stayed patient and...more