Stillington-based Kirsty Taylor, a member of The York Golf Club, holds the lead at the half-way stage of the Compaq Open in Malmo, Sweden.

The 29-year-old former Curtis Cup player, shot a second round four-under par 68 to earn a one-shot lead over Juli Inkster (USA) and Kathryn Marshall (Scotland).

It is the first time that Taylor, who has a two-round total of 138, has led a tournament at this stage as a professional.