Laing had started the day six strokes behind overnight leader Lee Jeehae of Korea but after six holes had gathered three birdies, and with Lee falling back she found herself two off the lead and in the thick of contention for the £26,000 top prize.
Vikki Laing made a spirited challenge for the revived Aberdeen Ladies Scottish Open title yesterday but came up two strokes short of winner Virginie Lagoutte-Clement from France after fighting putting woes all week.
Laing had started the day six strokes behind overnight leader Lee Jeehae of Korea but after six holes had gathered three birdies, and with Lee falling back she found herself two off the lead and in the thick of contention for the £26,000 top prize.