Leona Maguire highlights more majors improvement after strong finish at Women's Open
After producing a bogey-free finish for a share of fourth spot at the AIG Women's Open, Leona Maguire took much satisfaction after another strong finish at a major.
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Buhai wins marathon playoff as Maguire surges to fourth
Ashleigh Buhai survived a violent wobble late in her final round to win the AIG Women's Open at the fourth playoff hole against Korea's In Ghee Chun at Muirfield.
Sunday sport: All-Ireland Camogie triple-header, Maguire two-under at Muirfield
Croke Park is hosting a triple-header of All-Ireland Camogie finals, starting with the Junior final which threw-in at 11.45am between Antrim and Armagh.
Buhai opens up five-shot lead, Maguire 12 back ahead of final round at Women’s Open
Ashleigh Buhai will take a five-shot lead into the final day at the AIG Women’s Open thanks to a seven-under-par 64 on Saturday, while Leona Maguire is 12 shots back after taking 71 in the third round.
Ashleigh Buhai holds commanding lead at Women's Open
Ashleigh Buhai will take a five-shot lead into the final day at the AIG Women's Open thanks to a seven-under-par 64 on Saturday, while Leona Maguire sits 12 strokes adrift in a tie for 19th. The South African Buhai topped the leaderboard after round three, with her 14-under-par 199 representing the second-lowest 54-hole score in championship history. The 33-year-old is now eyeing her maiden major triumph that would add to three previous victories on the Ladies' European Tour. Buhai had led at the Women's Open after 36 holes in 2019 only to wind up finishing fifth. Six birdies in the first 10 holes helped her take control at Muirfield, with her sole dropped shot coming on the 18th amid impressive negotiation of high winds.
Saturday sport: Premier League returns, Women's FAI Cup reaches quarter-finals
Liverpool begin their new Premier League season with a trip to newly-promoted Fulham at 12.30pm.
Magic Maguire moves into fourth place in Hawaii
Leona Maguire is in fourth place at the Lotte Championship after another impressive under par round in Hawaii.
In Gee Chun surges to halfway lead at Women’s Open
South Korea’s In Gee Chun has a fourth major title – and second of the season – in her sights after claiming the halfway lead in the £6million AIG Women’s Open.