Leona Maguire in driving seat as she searches for Major glory

'This is uncharted territory for me,' Maguire said.

OUT IN FRONT: Leona Maguire, of Ireland, tees off on the 13th hole during the second round of the Women's PGA Championship. Pic: AP Photo/Matt Rourke

Leona Maguire fired four late birdies in a second-round 68 to take the halfway lead at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship in New Jersey, one clear of a group on four-under.

Cavan golfer Maguire birdied four of her final six holes as she took the lead at this stage in a major for the first time.