Graeme McDowell and Corey Conners have their work cut out to win the €3.18 million QBE Shootout after a second-round 67 left them four shots behind leaders Marc Leishman and Jason Day in Florida.

Leona Maguire conceded she needs to be more aggressive and hole more putts after a two-under 68 saw her fall four strokes behind Lexi Thompson and world number one Nelly Korda heading into the final round of the Pelican Women's Championship in Florida.

Yuka Saso thanked Rory McIlroy for his support and inspiration after she fought back from a horror start to beat Japan’s Nasa Hataoka at the third hole of a playoff to win the US Women’s Open at the Olympic Club.

Irish golf’s Leona Maguire and Stephanie Meadow have their work cut out to finish in the big money after the second round of the LPGA Tour’s CME Group Tour Championship in Florida.