Leona Maguire Finishes at 2024 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship
Leona Maguire finished the 2024 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at five-over par after shooting a final-round 76 at Hazeltine National Golf Club. Starting at the 10th, Maguire opened with four pars before dropping her first shot of the day at the 14th after leaking left off the tee.
She got that shot back at the next by sinking a 14-foot birdie putt, but it would be her only one of the day.
Mistakes mounted on the back nine and the turn. Maguire dropped additional shots after finding water at the 17th, three-putting the 3rd, hitting her approach into the rough at the 5th, and leaving her tee shot short at the 8th.
How did Leona Maguire perform in the final round?
Maguire struggled to maintain momentum during her final round, recording only one birdie. Starting her day at the 10th hole, she opened with four consecutive pars before recording her first bogey of the day at the 14th after leaking her tee shot to the left. She recovered momentarily at the 15th, sinking a 14-foot birdie putt, but failed to find the circle again.
Who won the 2024 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship?
South Korea’s Haeran Ryu, who held the lead overnight, continued to make the pace as she completed her round last night. She was 13-under par through 13 holes, leaving her two shots ahead of Dewi Weber.
How did other Irish golfers fare at Hazeltine?
The tournament was a difficult outing for the Irish contingent. While Maguire managed to make the weekend, teammates Stephanie Meadow and Lauren Walsh both failed to make the cut, according to the LPGA leaderboard.
Comparison of Top Finishers
The gap between the winner and the middle of the pack highlighted the difficulty of the Hazeltine setup. The following table compares the final standings of the key figures in the event:
| Player | Final Score | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Haeran Ryu | -13 | T2 |
| Leona Maguire | +5 | T34 |
Maguire’s final score of 295 reflects a challenging week where inaccuracies off the tee and putting struggles prevented her from climbing the leaderboard. She will now shift her focus to the remaining events on the LPGA calendar to regain her form.