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Stacy Lewis in control by 3 at Honda LPGA Thailand

Stacy Lewis has a message for the golf world: She's not going anywhere.

The world No. 3 had a statement round on Friday on Day 2 of the Honda LPGA Thailand, shooting 8-under 64 at Siam Country Club to take a three-shot edge into the weekend over Amy Yang.

Lewis, who turned 30 on Feb. 17, knows this is a course where there's no room for holding pat.

"Tomorrow is just keep looking forward," Lewis said. "I did a good job of that today, of not looking at the leaderboards and what anybody behind me was doing. Just kept focusing on the next shot."

Curiously, Yang is the player who stared down Lydia Ko last weekend for the ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open at Royal Melbourne before blinking in the final four holes. Yang is playing well because she ended her 2014 season earlier than usual, in October, and recharged her batteries.

“You know, sometimes you get tired of what you’re doing,” Yang said. “I think that’s what happened to me last year. That’s why I decided to finish season earlier, too. But over the winter while I’m resting I wanted to play more golf.  Finally my mind changed and I wanted to go back there and play in contention if I can.”

Ariya Jutanugarn, who has enjoyed one of the hottest starts to the 2015 LPGA season, is tied for third at 8 under with Caroline Masson, Jenny Shin and Mirim Lee.

Inbee Park, world No. 2 and the 2013 champion and '14 runner-up in this event, trails Lewis by 14 heading into the final 36 holes.


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