Irish golfer Leona Maguire put on an impressive performance in challenging conditions at the Aramco Team Series Presented by PIF – London. She shot a one-under 72 to secure a two-shot lead heading into the final round. Maguire, who is aiming for her first win on the Ladies European Tour, is currently leading at eight-under par, with Georgia Hall trailing behind at the Centurion Club.
Maguire spoke about the tough playing conditions, mentioning the strong winds and the course’s firm and fast nature. She made three birdies during her round, with two of them coming on the back nine. Despite the swirling winds, Maguire embraced the challenge and enjoyed the test of European golf.
In the team competition, Team Hall and Team Nadaud are set for a play-off finale after finishing a shot ahead of Team Maguire on 24-under. Lauren Walsh also had a solid performance, moving up 16 spots to joint 25th after shooting a two-over 75.
Over at the PGA Tour’s John Deere Classic, Hayden Springer made headlines by carding a remarkable 12-under 59, which included two eagles and eight birdies. This outstanding performance put him in the lead at TPC Deere Run.
At the BMW International Open on the DP World Tour, David Micheluzzi took a one-stroke lead after posting a six-under-par 66. He credited his strong putting and short game for his success on the course. Veteran golfer Bernhard Langer also had a solid round, delighting the crowd with his performance.
In other golf news, Lahinch is hosting the Arnold Palmer Cup, featuring the world’s best male and female college stars, with world amateur No 1 Gordon Sargent as the star attraction. The competition promises to showcase top talent over the next three days.
Overall, it was an eventful day in the world of golf, with exciting performances and challenging conditions shaping the outcomes on various tours. Fans can catch the action live on Sky Sports, with the BMW International Open, Aramco Series, and John Deere Classic scheduled for broadcast.