“We’re only playing for a fraction of what the guys are playing for.” Leona Maguire has called for a higher prize pot and change of schedule ahead of the KPMG Women’s Irish Open so that her home event can attract the “world-class field this event deserves”. The first and only Irish woman to win on […]

1 year ago

Far from perfect for McIlroy, but some green shoots. Rory McIlroy had his best PGA Tour finish of the year, so far, to give him some encouragement as he heads to Augusta National for the US Masters, later this week. McIlroy carded a final round of 66 to finish solo third on -11, at the […]

2 years ago

“It just feels so good.” Peter Malnati started 2024 as the world number 238 and was facing into a ninth full season as a touring professional without a PGA triumph. On Sunday, in Florida, he was back in the winners’ circle, up to world no.65 and $1.5 million better off. Sunday began with three Irish […]

2 years ago

The Ballyconnell native has now won 7.5 points from her 10 Solheim Cup matches. Inspired by Leona Maguire and Carlota Ciganda, Europe have retained the Solheim Cup after the drew 14-14 with a strong USA side in Malaga, Spain. Having trailed 4-0 after the opening session, the European comeback was so impressive that we went […]

2 years ago

Well said by the Antrim native. In the end, the fourth round charge at the PGA Championship came from Stephanie Meadow and not Leona Maguire. Ultimately, though, it was not to be for the Team Ireland Olympians on a tense day at Baltusrol. Maguire started off the final day one shot clear and well set […]

2 years ago

Leona Maguire burned it up on a rainy day in Baltusrol as she stormed her way to the half-way lead at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. The Cavan golfer has never won a major tournament before and insisted on Friday night that she’s still not thinking about winning the thing, but she’s certainly left herself […]

2 years ago