New Zealand golfer Steve Alker has finished tied for fifth at the Senior Open at Carnoustie in Scotland.

Lydia Ko is tied for 13th after the third round of the CPKC Women's Open in Calgary after an even-par round.

NZ golfer Steven Alker sits in the top-10 after the opening round of The Senior Open Championship.

The NZ golfing trio of Steven Alker, Richard Lee and Michael Long are off the pace at the US Senior Open.