TURNBERRY, Scotland (AP) Karrie Webb made two eagles to improve her chances of a third Women's British Open title, and four-time major champion Annika Sorenstam won't be around to challenge her.

Webb shot a 1-under-par 71 Friday and is one stroke behind co-leaders Candie Kung and Carin Koch, who are tied at 8-under 136.

American's Beth Bauer and Tina Barrett, and Spain's Paula Marti were tied for third with Webb at 7-under 135.

Sorenstam followed an opening 73 with a 77, finishing with a 36-hole total of 6-over 150, missing the cut for the first time in 75 events. The cut was 1 over.

Sorenstam, who won six tournaments this year, including the Nabisco Championship, had made the cut in 74 straight tournaments, dating to the U.S. Women's Open in June 1999.

"I had two unplayables and a triple in two days and, if you have that, you can't really score here," Sorenstam said. "It's a bummer because I came here feeling good about my game and I had prepared exactly the way I wanted."

Webb - who has won the tour's other majors, including the now-defunct du Maurier Classic - is shooting for the LPGA's Super Slam.

Webb's round was helped by eagles at Nos. 3 and 17.

"It was extremely cold this morning and extremely windy," she said. "I'm just happy to get out at 1 under.

"Obviously, the two eagles made my round. I think 7 under will be pretty close to the lead. I feel I have put myself into contention to win this week."

Kung missed a short putt on the last hole, losing sole possession of the lead.

The rookie, celebrating her 21st birthday, missed a 4-foot par putt at No. 18 and settled for a 1-under 71.

"If you want to win tournaments then, 100 percent, you have got to make all of those," said Kung, who missed another short putt at 17.

Koch earned a share of the lead with a second straight 68.

Bauer, a 22-year-old rookie trying for her first win, had six birdies in a round of 4-under 68.

"Earlier in the year, I wanted to have enough money to retain my card," Bauer said. "I am pretty set for that. I almost won a couple and ever since then I felt like I could win.

"I have been in the position twice this year and I feel like the more I am in the position, the more comfortable I feel. So, I'd definitely like to win before the season is over. This would be a good week to do it."

Barrett, 37-year-old veteran, followed an opening 70 with a 5-under 67.

U.S. Open champion Juli Inkster, a winner of seven majors, shot a 78 and missed the cut with a 9-over total of 153.

"I was struggling with my swing the entire week," Inkster said. "I just didn't know where it was going. But I will go home, regroup and work on my swing and I'll be just fine."

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