Breaking Magnificent Leona Maguire wins Meijer LPGA Classic

Leona Maguire carded a sensational eight-under-par 64 to win the Meijer LPGA Classic in Michigan on Sunday evening, reeling off four birdies and an eagle in her final six holes to clinch her second Tour success.

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The Cavan woman made history in February 2022 when she clinched the Drive On Championship, her first LPGA Tour victory. She now has a second triumph to her name after a magnificent performance in the States.

The 28-year-old leapfrogged Amy Yang and Xiyu Lin to take glory at the $2.5m event and further strengthen her status as one of the tour's elite players.

It was an incredible climax from the Irishwoman, who cranked up the pressure on Yang and Lin until both cracked, the former bogeying 16 and 17, the latter bogeying her final hole.

Maguire - who started the day two lead off the lead - was flawless when the pressure was at its highest. Birdies on 13, 16, 17 and 18, were embellished by an eagle on 14 as she signed off on 21-under-par, three clear of the runners-up.