KATY ALEXANDER LEADS ST RULE TROPHY ON DAY 1

Katy Alexander (Blairgowrie), is tied for the lead going into the final round of the St Rule Trophy at St Andrews tomorrow.

Scotland's Katy Alexander (Blairgowrie) posted rounds of 70 and 74 over the New Course at St Andrews today, to top the leaderboard after the second round of the St Rule Trophy with a stunning six-under-par total of 144. She shares a one shot lead going into the third and final round with England's Lucy Jamieson (Heswall).

Hot on Alexander's heels are fellow Scots and Perth & Kinross County team mates Megan Ashley (Blairgowrie) and Jen Saxton (Dunfermline). They finished the day just one shot behind the leaders, tied for third on a fantastic five-under-par total of 145 with America's Josie Baker (USA).

The final round will be played over the Old Course tomorrow.

The leading scores after the 2nd Round:
T1 Katy Alexander (Blairgowrie) (70+74) 144
T1 Lucy Jamieson (Heswall) (74+70) 144
T3 Josie Baker (USA) (70+75) 145
T3 Megan Ashley (Blairgowrie) (72+73) 145
T3 Jen Saxton (Dunfermline) (74+71) 145

Selected others:
T6 Ellie Gower (Dunbracken) 146
T8 Beth Coulter (Kirkistown Castle) 147
T10 Chloe Goadby (St Regulus) 148
T12 Lorna McClymont (Milngavie) 149
T51 Kirsty Brodie (Alyth) 160