Local hero Jed Morgan has extended his advantage to seven strokes early in his third round.

Playing partner Andrew Dodt narrowed the margin to five with a birdie at the opening hole yet Morgan responded with birdies of his own at two and three to reach 16-under.

Sydney’s Grace Kim and experienced LPGA Tour player Su Oh of Victoria share top spot of the Fortinet Australian WPGA Championship as they both approach the halfway point of their rounds.

Queensland left-hander Lawry Flynn has been the big mover on Saturday thus far, his round of six-under 65 elevating him into a share of fifth spot.

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