Andersson Hed leads Italian Open by 6 strokes

Andersson Hed leads Italian Open by 6 strokes

Published May. 8, 2010 1:33 p.m. ET

Sweden's Fredrik Andersson Hed shot a 9-under 63 Saturday for a six-stroke lead after the third round of the Italian Open.

Andersson Hed made 10 birdies to total 17-under 199. Preferred lies were used after days of heavy rain, so he couldn't claim a course record at the Royal Park Roveri.

Andersson Hed is looking for his first European Tour win in his 245th tournament since his debut in 1995.

``I think I played the best golf of my life,'' he said. ``Not only was my driving and short game good, but my putting as well.''

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Miguel Angel Jimenez of Spain made five straight birdies to trail with a 68. Four players were seven shots behind Andersson Hed.

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