Leona Maguire excels to move within a shot of the lead in Michigan

Leona Maguire's excellent 65 propelled her to within one shot of the lead at the Meijer LPGA Classic in Michigan.

The Cavan native had made a solid start to the tournament in Thursday's opening round with a 69 and did not settle for continuing in that vein on Friday as she improved further by carding a 65 that leaves her on 10 under in a four-way tie for second.

The highlight of Maguire's second round came at the very end with an eagle on 18, while she holed seven birdies, including four in a row from 12 to 15 and only suffered brief setbacks with two bogeys.

Ayaka Furue leads the way on 11 under after a 67 at the Blythefield Country Club course.

Stephanie Meadow, who had also made a good start on Thursday, is six shots off the lead after following up Thursday's 70 with a three-under 69 that moves her up to five-under overall, just inside the top 30.

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