Leona Maguire Secures Top Finishes at Aramco Championship and Las Vegas
- Lauren Coughlin secured the victory at the inaugural Aramco Championship in Las Vegas, maintaining a wire-to-wire lead to claim her first LPGA Tour win since 2024.
- Ireland's Leona Maguire and American Nelly Korda shared second place, finishing five shots behind Coughlin.
- Coughlin established her dominance early in the event, opening with a five-under 67.
Lauren Coughlin secured the victory at the inaugural Aramco Championship in Las Vegas, maintaining a wire-to-wire lead to claim her first LPGA Tour win since 2024. The tournament, which concluded on April 6, 2026, saw Coughlin finish with a seven-under-par total of 281 after carding an even-par 72 in the final round at the Shadow Creek Golf Course.
Ireland’s Leona Maguire and American Nelly Korda shared second place, finishing five shots behind Coughlin. Maguire earned $313,951 in prize money for her performance, marking her first top-10 finish in eight months.
Coughlin’s Path to Victory
Coughlin established her dominance early in the event, opening with a five-under 67. This initial round placed her in a share of the lead with Miyu Yamashita and Japan’s Nasa Hataoka.
She extended her advantage on Friday, shooting a 69 in windy conditions to build a five-stroke lead heading into the weekend. Following her victory, Coughlin stated, I just know I played really, really great all week
, noting that the win was especially significant after not securing a victory the previous year despite strong play.
Maguire’s Performance and Recovery
Leona Maguire entered the tournament seeking a strong result after missing the cut in her previous two events. She opened the championship with a two-under 70 and improved to three-under after the second round, which placed her in a share of second at that stage.
Maguire continued her consistency on Friday with a one-under 71, which was among the lowest scores of the day. Despite suffering a bogey on the first hole during the final round—while Coughlin recorded a birdie on the same hole—Maguire finished the tournament with a birdie on the 18th to secure the tie for second place with Korda.
Maguire expressed satisfaction with her game and her ability to handle the challenges of Shadow Creek, describing it as one of her favorite venues. She noted that carding three sub-par rounds at the course was a positive outcome, as she considers it one of the hardest courses played all year.
Technical Adjustments and Context
The Irish golfer credited her recent form to work done over the winter with Sean Foley, a former coach of Tiger Woods. Maguire indicated that while she is still refining her swing, the results at the Aramco Championship provided a significant boost in confidence.
This result is particularly timely for Maguire as she prepares for the Chevron Championship, the season’s first Major, which is scheduled to take place three weeks after the Las Vegas event.
Tournament Impact and Other Results
The inaugural Aramco Championship is viewed as a milestone for the LPGA Tour, with the new sponsorship increasing the visibility of the women’s professional circuit and providing higher prize purses.
While Coughlin dominated the leaderboard, Nelly Korda remained a threat throughout the event. Korda reduced Coughlin’s lead by three shots during her third round, trailing by only two strokes entering the final day before ultimately tying for second with Maguire.
Other notable finishes included India’s Aditi Ashok, who ended the tournament tied for 27th place.
I felt like my game had been a lot better lately than some of the scores I shot, and it was nice to see that come to fruition this week on really the hardest course we have played all year.
Leona Maguire