WATERLOOVILLE'S Kerry Smith was beaten today in the semi-finals of the Srixon Australian Women's Amateur Championship.

Smith, the number 30 seed, lost to Australia's Kristie Smith 2&1.

The England international was one down with three to play, but couldn't overcome her opponent.

England captain Julie Otto said: "Both players were suffering a little from the hectic schedule leading into the match, with good golf and a few mistakes on both sides."