Maguire has the outright lead as she bids to win her first-ever major title.
A STUNNING FINISH saw Leona Maguire take the outright lead at the end of the second round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at a sodden Baltrusol.
Maguire notched four birdies across her final six holes to stride clear of the field at five-under for the tournament, a round of 68 following her opening 69 to leave her in a superb position to challenge for what would be her first major title.
Stephanie Meadow, meanwhile, matched Maguire in carding a three-under 68, which leaves her in a tie for eighth position heading into the weekend. It might have been better, as Meadow missed a five-foot putt for eagle on 18. Maguire’s playing partner from the most recent Solheim Cup, Mel Reid, is one of a trio of golfers a shot behind Maguire, alongside Celine Borge, Lin Xiyu.
Overnight leader Lee-Ann Pace followed yesterday’s 66 with a fitful 73, which featured three bogeys and a solitary birdie.
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