LPGA Drive On Championship 2022, Crown Colony GC, Fort Myers, Florida: 3-5 Feb
Joy for Ireland as Leona Maguire triumphs at the LPGA Drive On Championship 2022!
From LPGA Communications:
On the day before her mother’s birthday, Leona Maguire decided to gift her with the performance of a lifetime at the LPGA Drive On Championship. After a final-round 67, Maguire cruised into the winner’s circle for the first time in her LPGA Tour career, becoming the first woman from Ireland to win in the Tour’s history. Her 198 ties her career-best 54-hole score, last recorded at the 2021 Pelican Women’s Championship.
“Hasn't really sunk in yet. It's a bit surreal. It's been a long time coming and I suppose you don't know it's going to happen until it actually does,” said Maguire. Read more
From Golfweek, by Greg Hardwig:
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Leona Maguire’s golf career has gone in one direction — up.
After starring at Duke, Maguire signed with former “One Direction” singer Niall Horan’s golf management company Modest! Golf.
Saturday, the former top amateur won her first LPGA Tour event, the Drive On Championship at Crown Colony Golf & Country Club in Fort Myers. Read more
From SportsNet, by AP:
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Leona Maguire became the first Irish winner in LPGA Tour history Saturday, closing with a 5-under 67 for a three-stroke victory in the LPGA Drive On Championship at Crown Colony.
"It's huge for Irish golf," Maguire said. "There was never an Irish player on the tour, let alone a winner. Hopefully, there is a lot of people watching at home tonight with big smiles on their faces and little girls watching knowing they can do that, too."
Tied with Marina Alex for the second-round lead after a 65 on Friday, Maguire had seven birdies and two bogeys — the last on the par-5 18th with the outcome decided. The 27-year-old former Duke star finished at 18-under 198. Read more
@NiallOfficial ~ Niall Horan's Celebratory Tweet
LPGA Drive On Championship Leaderboard
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