The 12th-ranked golfer in the world, Leona Maguire, shot a solid two-under 69 to take the lead at seven-under-par in New Jersey. She is followed closely by South Korea’s Jenny Shin and her Irish compatriot Stephanie Meadow, who both played exceptionally well to sit in second and third place, respectively. Maguire, fresh off her second LPGA win, acknowledged that she sometimes lost focus but intends to approach Sunday’s round like any other, despite its significance. She expressed satisfaction with her play, particularly her ability to save par from bunkers and finish with a birdie. Breaking 70 for the third consecutive day in a major championship is a great achievement for her.
Maguire extended her lead to three shots through the front nine, thanks to birdies on the first and seventh holes. However, she had to work hard to maintain that lead, making important putts to avoid three-putting and sinking par-saving putts from sand traps. She faced some challenges on the back nine, missing a birdie opportunity and three-putting a hole, which resulted in her being tied with Shin. Maguire regained the lead with a birdie on the 15th hole but faced difficulties on the remaining holes. Despite dropping a shot on the 17th hole, she finished with a stress-free birdie on the last hole to secure a one-shot lead.
Maguire credits her caddie, Dermot Byrne, for giving her confidence and being a stable presence on the course. She appreciates his ability to remain calm and level-headed regardless of the situation. Maguire also values her long-standing friendship and rivalry with Meadow. They have known each other since they were young and have played together on various teams. Maguire recognizes the significance of their success for Irish women’s golf and remains focused on staying patient and executing her game plan for Sunday’s final round.
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