Leona Maguire looks ahead to Solheim Cup following busy week in Clare

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Irish star finishes tied-14th as Soenderby seals breakthrough win in Irish Open

Leona Maguire signs autographs for fans after finishing her round at Drumoland Castle. Photograph: Ben Brady/Inpho

But Soenderby’s target was only matched and not surpassed, which led to the extraordinary situation in the playoff where the 23-year-old Dane – using meditation to remain in a world of her own – produced the spectacular eagle finish for victory and a winner’s cheque of €60,000. Next year’s tournament will move to Carton House in Maynooth, Co Kildare – the date will remain in August, but has yet to be confirmed – and Maguire, who finished as the leading Irish player in tied-14th, acknowledged that Dromoland Castle will be a hard act to follow.

“Even to listen to the LET girls, this is one of the best events they play bar the Majors – and I’d argue this is better than some of the Majors we’ve played this year.

 

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