Slovenia’s Pia Babnik continued her good form on Day 2 at the 2019 Helen Holm Scottish Women’s Open with a three-under-par round of 69 at Royal Troon on Saturday.
Babnik, who is currently seeking a spot in Europe’s PING Junior Solheim Cup Team, remained consistent to extend her lead over the 120-strong field to three.
Sitting five shots behind Babnik, Shannon McWilliam is the top Scot after 36 holes. She had 4 birdies in her inward half of 33.
Speaking to Scottish Golf following a bogey-free back nine, which also included four birdies, McWilliam was pleased with how she played, saying: “I played pretty solid on the back nine today, I had eagle putts on 11 and 12 that didn’t drop but overall I am quite happy with the way I finished my round.”
McWilliam is one of five Scots inside the top 10 and with 18 holes left to play, the youngster from Aboyne is looking forward to playing in one of the final groups out tomorrow: “I am looking forward to playing Royal Troon Old Course tomorrow, all I can do is go out there and give it my best shot. It will be an exciting day.”
Tomorrow’s final group will include Slovenia’s Pia Babnik, Finland’s Emilia Tukiainen and France’s Charlotte Bunel. For a full draw sheet and list of latest scores from the 2019 Helen Holm Scottish Women’s Open, please click the link below:
1st:Pia Babnik (Slovenia) 66,69 - 135
Leading Scottish Scores :
T4: Shannon McWilliam 68,70 - 138
T6: Jasmine Mcintosh (Hazelhead) 72, 69 - 141, Hannah Darling (Broomieknow) 70, 71 -141
T9: Hazel MacGarvie (Troon) 70, 72 - 142, Jess Meek (Carnoustie) 69, 73 - 142
T11: Alison Muirhead (Jumeirah Golf Estates) 70, 73 - 143
T17: Eilidh Briggs (Kilmacolm) 72, 73 - 145, Megan Ashley (Strathmore) 70, 75 - 145
T22: Louise Duncan (West Kilbride) 78, 70 - 146, Chloe Goadby (St Regulus) 69, 77 - 146
T25: Lorna McClymont (Milngavie) 73, 74 - 147, Connie Jaffrey (Troon Ladies) 71, 76 - 147
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