Golf: Brooky in line for top finish

New Zealand golfer Lynnette Brooky is in line for a top finish at the BT Ladies Open in Northern Ireland.

Brooky ended the third round at Newry today in fourth place, four shots behind joint leaders, Alison Nicholas, of England, and Swede Sophie Gustafson.

She shot a two-under-par 70, despite bogeying the last hole for the second successive round, to be on nine-under 207.

Nicholas and Gustafson shot 67 and 68, respectively, while Denmark's Iben Tinning carded 67 to be on 206 for the tournament.

A big mover was New Zealand's Gina Scott, who leapt up the leaderboard to a share of seventh place on 214 following a fine 69.

Compatriot Pam Sowden was well down the field on 224 after shooting 75.

- NZPA