A closing birdie on the par-three ninth hole helped push Leona Maguire one shot clear of the field as the Irish golfer looks to win her first Major at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship in New Jersey.
Maguire, who won her second LPGA event at last week’s Meijer LPGA Classic, has three top-10s at Majors but is seeking her first title.
The 28-year-old from Cavan birdied three of her final four holes to shoot a three-under 68 to move to five under, one shot clear of a trio of golfers that includes England’s Mel Reid, who carded a joint best of the day of 67. Xiyu Lin of China and LPGA rookie Celine Borge of Norway are also on four under.
“This is uncharted territory for me,” Maguire said. “Whatever happens …
- June 24, 2023
