Webb and McCarthy leading the way at Irish Senior  Women's Amateur Open

With 18 holes remaining, Webb will be aiming for one more composed performance before heading to Walton Heath next week for the R&A Senior Women’s Amateur Championship, and crossing the Irish Sea with another trophy in hand would be an added bonus.

LEADING THE WAY: Laura Webb (Royal Portrush) will take a three shot lead into the final round of the Irish Senior Women's Amateur Open Championship Pic: @Inpho/Tom Maher

Laura Webb leads the way heading into the final round of the Irish Senior Women’s Amateur Open Championship, as the former champion battled hard to hold a three-shot lead after a testing second day for many at Kinsale Golf Club.

The Royal Portrush golfer, who claimed the title in emphatic style at Malone in 2022 with a seven-shot victory, laid down a marker on Wednesday with a scintillating four-under-par 70, highlighted by five birdies and a closing eagle on the par-five 18th.