Leona Maguire in top 10 mix despite difficult third round in Texas

Leona Maguire is seven shots off the lead ahead of Sunday's final round at The Ascendant LPGA in Texas.

Fresh from helping Europe retain the Solheim Cup two weeks ago, the third round at the Old American Golf Club proved the toughest of the tournament so far for the Cavan native who carded a three-over 74 that leaves her in a five-way tie for 13th on two under.

Maguire bogeyed five times across Saturday with the only high points coming with birdies on eight and 15.

South Korea's Hyo-Joo Kim holds a commanding lead on 11 under after a 70, five shots clear of Lexi Thompson (71) and Sarah Kemp (69).

Sweden's Frida Kinhult is a shot further back in fourth after a 68.

Maguire will tee off her final round at 9:50am local time (3.50pm Irish time) on Sunday.

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