Ferguson battled back from two late bogeys to birdie the final hole and lead by three shots after day three of the 2022 ISPS Handa World Invitational presented by Aviv Clinics.
This week's event is tri-sanctioned by the DP World Tour, Ladies European Tour and LPGA Tour, with separate male and female tournaments that saw all players return to Galgorm Castle Golf Club on day three after also playing Massereene once over the first two days. There are two equal prize funds of US$1.5 million each.
Here is everything you need to know from day two in Northern Ireland.
Ferguson remains the man to beat
Ewen Ferguson came out on top once again at the ISPS Handa World Invitational presented by Aviv Clinics after a 68 at Galgorm Castle saw him end day three with a lead of three shots.
Horan doing his bit to promote the game
One Direction's Niall Horan explained what being an ambassador for the ISPS Handa World invitational means to him.
Working alongside our tournament ambassador @NiallOfficial we are able to promote the #PowerOfSport and continue growing the game we love. Here’s what being a part of the ISPS HANDA @World_Inv_Golf means to him ⛳️#WorldInvitational pic.twitter.com/PL1zGUPO21
— ISPS Handa (@ISPSHanda) August 13, 2022
Hall swoops in for an eagle on nine
Georgia Hall made good use of the slope on the ninth green where she had an eagle three.
Eagle 👉 Share of the lead@georgiahall96 is making the most of moving day.
— LPGA (@LPGA) August 13, 2022
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Fine approach work from Ferguson
Tournament leader Ewen Ferguson hit a lovely approach shot on the sixth hole.
Putting herself in the picture
Good putting from Amanda Doherty ensured she retained her lead.
.@amandadgolf makes putting look easy 🤯
— LPGA (@LPGA) August 13, 2022
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