Leona Maguire shoots 68 to rise into top 7 at The Ascendant

Leona Maguire is likely to finish well inside the top seven at the Ascendant on the LPGA Tour after a final round of 68 saw her post five-under-par overall in Texas.

In an up-and-down round, Maguire actually bogeyed her first two holes but still managed to make the turn under par for the day when she birdied the sixth, eighth and ninth holes.

The Cavan golfer would then birdie 12 and 13 before giving one back on the 14th while her final birdie of the day came at her penultimate hole.

Korean Hyo-Joo Kim shot a final-round of 69 to win by four clear shots on 13-under-par overall.

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