Leona Maguire has taken the lead at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship in Ireland after shooting a four-under-par 68 on the opening day of the tournament. The Irish golfer, who is a two-time NCAA champion, is looking to become the first Irish woman to win a major championship.
Maguire, who hails from County Cavan, is no stranger to success on the golf course. She has won multiple amateur and professional tournaments, including the 2019 Ladies European Tour Order of Merit. She is also a two-time NCAA champion, having won the NCAA Division I individual title in 2016 and 2017.
Maguire started her round with a birdie on the first hole and followed it up with three more birdies on the front nine. She then birdied the 12th and 13th holes to move to four-under-par for the day. She was able to maintain her lead through the remainder of her round and finished with a four-under-par 68.
Maguire’s performance on the opening day of the tournament puts her in a strong position to become the first Irish woman to win a major championship. She is currently two shots ahead of the nearest competitor, American Danielle Kang.
The KPMG Women’s PGA Championship is one of five major championships on the LPGA Tour. It is being held at Killeen Castle in County Meath, Ireland, and is the first major championship to be held in Ireland since the Irish Open in 2001.
Maguire’s performance on the opening day of the tournament has been met with much excitement from her home country. She has been praised for her performance and for her potential to make history by becoming the first Irish woman to win a major championship.
The tournament continues through Sunday, and Maguire will be looking to maintain her lead and secure her place in history. It will be an exciting weekend of golf as Maguire looks to make history and become the first Irish woman to win a major championship.
