Maguire US Open: Tough Start & Round 1 Recap
- Leona Maguire's bid for a strong showing at the US Women's Open at Erin Hills in Wisconsin hit a snag early.
- Maguire's score leaves her seven strokes behind the leading pack.
- Starting on the back nine, Maguire parred her first four holes before encountering trouble on the par-5 14th, where she recorded a double bogey after finding a sand...
Leona Maguire Faces Uphill Battle at US Women’s Open
Updated May 30, 2025
Leona Maguire’s bid for a strong showing at the US Women’s Open at Erin Hills in Wisconsin hit a snag early. the Irish golfer, aiming to rebound from recent missed cuts, concluded her initial round just inside the top 100, standing at three-over par.
Maguire’s score leaves her seven strokes behind the leading pack. Rio Takeda of Japan, americans Yealimi Noh and Angel Yin, and the South Korean duo of Jinhee Im and A Lim Kee, the 2020 champion, share the top spot on the leaderboard.
Starting on the back nine, Maguire parred her first four holes before encountering trouble on the par-5 14th, where she recorded a double bogey after finding a sand trap.She then dropped further shots at the 17th and second holes. A birdie on the third offered a glimmer of hope during the round.
What’s next
Maguire will need a strong second round to climb the leaderboard and improve her position at the US Women’s Open. Her ability to minimize errors and capitalize on birdie opportunities will be crucial.