Retno takes lead by 6 shots

Retno takes lead by 6 shots

JAKARTA: Leading Indonesian amateur from Jakarta Retno Mustari
surged ahead for a 4-under 68 (34 34) early lead in the 25th
Indonesia Ladies Amateur Open Golf Championship (ILAOGC) in
Palembang on Thursday.

Retno, who has played for the country in many international
events, including the prestigious Sirikit Cup, opened the round
with three fine birdies to finish the opening nine at 2-under
par.

On the back nine, she had three more birdies and a another
bogey. In the final hole, Retno almost made it an eagle but her
eight-meter putt narrowly missed.

"I just tried to keep the ball on (the fairway) and tried hard
to finish it," Retno told newsmen.

Six shots back for second place was Vandana Agarwal of
Calcutta, India, with a 74 (38 36). Third place was shared by two
golfers, Ani Iman and Neneng Karwati, each with a 75. --JP