Hataoka keeps Marathon LPGA Classic with late birdie burst Nasa Hataoka needed another birdie streak to hang onto the lead Friday in the Marathon LPGA Classic. A day after making six straight birdies in an opening 10-under 61, the 22-year-old Japanese player had four in a row on Nos. 14-17 to salvage a 69. The Canadian Press Nasa Hataoka , The Canadian Press SYLVANIA, Ohio (AP) — Nasa Hataoka needed another birdie streak to hang onto the lead Friday in the Marathon LPGA Classic. A day after making six straight birdies in an opening 10-under 61, the 22-year-old Japanese player had four in a row on Nos. 14-17 to salvage a 69.