Frenchwoman Céline Boutier returned a 67 card in the third round at the Amelkis Golf Course on Monday to stay at the top of the ranking and get a two-stroke advantage after three laps of the Lalla Aicha Tour School Final Stage of the Ladies European Tour in Marrakech.

Céline Boutier - Photo: DR

“I started off pretty well with the birdies on the first and second holes and then it stabilized. I had two bogeys: one on the 3 and one on the 15. I had a bad distance on 15, but then I did an eagle on the 18, a very good way to end the day ”, said the 23-year-old professional, who divides her time between her home in the Parisian suburb of Montrouge and seeing her trainer in Dallas, Texas. “I feel like I have to keep playing at the same pace. I've planned for my strategy before, so I just try to do my best every day. "

Boutier, who represented Europe in the PING Junior Solheim Cup, is now (-15) after 54 holes and is two points ahead of Australian fan Celina Yuan, with Agathe Sauzon behind in third.

The field of 115 players is divided into two groups and will alternate on the first four rounds between the Amelkis Golf Club and the Samanah Country Club. There will be a cut for the top 60 and the fifth and final round will be contested at the Samanah Country Club.

Players who finish in the top 30 will win the Ladies European Tour membership in category 8 for 2017, while those who finish in 31st to 60th positions after the cut will earn category 9b membership.

To see the full scores: http://ladieseuropeantour.com/2017-lalla-aicha-tour-school-final-qualifying/