 England's Alison Nicholas shot a third round 67 at Warrenpoint |
England's Alison Nicholas joined Sweden's Sophie Gustafson at the top of the leaderboard going into Sunday's final round of the BT Ladies Open title at Warrenpoint in Co Down. The 41-year-old veteran produced vintage form in blazing sunshine to return a five-under-par 67.
Nicholas hit all 18 greens in regulation to reach 13 under par for 54 holes to tie with the in-form Swede who had held the lead at the halfway stage.
Gustafson, winner of last week's HP Open in Stockholm, had six birdies and a double bogey in her 68 to keep on track for back-to-back victories and a second Irish title of the year after winning in Killarney in June.
Denmark's Iben Tinning matched Nicholas's best-of-the-day 67 to close the gap to three shots with New Zealander Lynnette Brooky, a further shot behind.
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