interesting climax today as 10 pairings enter the final round within three shots of the lead.

Chasing the Arton Trophy for top net team, Sally Darling and Anita Stockbridge led the way on Tuesday with 58 while Ann Boyle and June Eyton took over at the top of the leaderboard on Wednesday, firing 59 for a 126 total.

One shot back on 127 are the teams of Marshall/Parks and Svensen/Anderson with Darling/Stockbridge among three pairs on 128.

In the gross division, Diana Diel and Karen Oldham (146) are in front, with five other teams in close contention.

Yesterday was a rest day.