Leona Maguire stays in touch as Lottie Woad sets the pace at the Women's Scottish Open
Maguire shot a 71 to add to her opening 67 at the Dundonald Links in a round where she bogeyed the first but subsequently picked up shots a nine and 10 to finish on six under. The Co Cavan competitor is currently in a share of eight spot.
Woad, who recently turned professional after finishing third in the Evian Championship and taking victory in the KMPG Irish Open, carded a 65 and is two shots clear of the field on 12 under. Starting on the 10th, the 21-year-old had seven birdies on her card.
Nelly Korda from the USA and Denmark's Nanna Koerstz Madsen share second on 10 under after both signed for 66. Korea's Seu Young Kim is a shot further back in fourth.
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