Maguire joint leader ahead of final round at LPGA Tour event in Florida

Leona Maguire is in a tie for first place going into the final round of the LPGA Drive On Championship in Florida.

The Cavan native posted a flawless seven-under-par 65 to move to 13 under, and will play the final round alongside co-leader Marina Alex.

Maguire posted three birdies on the front nine and backed it up with four more on the way in, including a birdie four on the closing par five, as Maguire moved clear of the field.

Overnight leader Alex, however, joined Maguire atop the leaderboard with a closing birdie to post 66.

Two-time major winner Stacy Lewis is among a trio on nine-under-par alongside Brittany Altomare and Linnea Johansson, four shots off the lead.

Stephanie Meadow shot one under on Friday, however, the Jordanstown golfer missed the cut by one shot and will not play on Saturday.

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