Malahide's Alison Taylor shot a level par 75 to lead Senior Women's Amateur by two strokes at Royal St David's.

She leads on five-under par from American Lara Tennant heading into the final round with Canada’s Judith Kyrinis third on level par.

The defending champion, Ireland’s Laura Webb, is eight strokes behind Taylor on three over after a second round 76 with Kate Evans and Sheena McElroy also surviving the cut on 161.

Senior Women’s Amateur Championship, Royal St David’s, Wales (Par 75)

Detailed scores

After 36 holes:

1, Alison Taylor (Malahide) 70 75 145;

2, Lara Tennant (USA) 74 73 147;

3, Judith Kyrinis (Can) 77 73 150

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10, Laura Webb (East Berkshire) 77 76 153;

40, Kate Evans (Frilford Heath) 81 80 161;

42, Sheena McElroy (Grange) 79 82 161.

Missed cut

162 Mary MacLaren (Wellingborough) 80 82 ; Gertie McMullen (The Island) 80 82