Age no barrier to Inkster

American Juli Inkster set her sights on becoming the oldest winner on the LPGA Tour after a third-round 69 gave her a two-shot lead at the Evian Masters.

American Juli Inkster set her sights on becoming the oldest winner on the LPGA Tour after a third-round 69 gave her a two-shot lead at the Evian Masters.

The 47-year-old, winner of this title in 2003, moved to six under and ahead of South Korea’s 2005 Women’s British Open Champion Jeong Jang, who had a 72, with American Diana D’Alessio (76), Sweden’s Sophie Gustafson (72) and South Korean Ji-Yai Shin (70) tied for third on three under.

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