Jordan Higgins leads

Wednesday 19th August 2009, 2:59PM BST.

Elaine Pushman and Alix Mollin with their caddies on the first fairway at Les Mielles Golf Club Picture by David Ferguson (00768662)

OLIVIA Jordan Higgins takes a three-shot lead into the deciding day of the Ladies Strokeplay Championship today.

Playing at Les Mielles the 21-year-old completed her first round yesterday morning in 77 but found superior form in the afternoon session finishing in 72 for a total of 149.

She goes into the final 18 holes today three strokes ahead of defending champion Alex Mollin who showed consistency yesterday with two rounds of 76 on her quest to make it four titles in a row for a total of 152, a score equalled by Jenny Deeley who hit a 73 and 79.

The top three have at least a ten shot cushion from their nearest rivals Gloria Paradiso, Diane Carter and Helen Lagadu who all finished on 162.

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