KPMG Teams Up With Irish Jewellery Brand Chupi To Design The KPMG Women’s Irish Open Trophy
Having previously participated in the KPMG-backed Going for Growth programme, this collaboration builds on CEO and Creative Director Chupi Sweetman’s long-standing relationship with KPMG. KPMG, a long-time supporter of female entrepreneurs and women in sport, has today announced an exciting collaboration with Ireland’s most loved fine jewellery brand Chupi. The project will see Chupi Sweetman, design the trophy for the …
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Emerging Golf Star Áine Donegan Impresses At US Open Despite Missing Medal
Ireland’s Áine Donegan narrowly missed out on being the top amateur at the US Women’s Open at Pebble Beach on Sunday, finishing tied 45th with a closing round of 77. The County Clare native ended the tournament at nine-over, just one shot behind Italian amateur Benedetta Moresco, who received the silver medal for leading amateur. Donegan was also only two …
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Aine Donegan Impresses With A 69 Debut At US Women’s Open Despite Driver Issue
Irish amateur golfer Aine Donegan made an impressive debut at the opening round of the US Women’s Open. Despite the challenges she faced with her golf clubs, Donegan finished just one shot behind the joint leaders Xiyu Lin of China and Hyo Joo Kim of South Korea. Arriving at Pebble Beach for her first LPGA Tour tournament, Donegan discovered that …
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Leona Maguire Hits Form As She Eyes First Ever Golf Major
Leona Maguire has her sights set on clinching her first Major title at the highly anticipated KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, following her sensational victory at the Meijer LPGA Classic. Displaying remarkable skill and composure, Maguire staged a thrilling comeback on the final day in Michigan, erasing a two-shot deficit and with an outstanding bogey-free 64 to secure her second LPGA …
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Leona Maguire Claims Meijer LPGA Classic Title
Leona Maguire added another LGPA tour win to her achievements after winning the Meijer LPGA Classic at Blythefield Country Club in Michigan yesterday. She is now the first Irish woman to have won two LGPA tour titles. A well-deserved winning moment for @leona_maguire 🤩 pic.twitter.com/Yp8Fjv0qvL — LPGA (@LPGA) June 18, 2023 Maguire finished two ahead of Thailand’s Ariya Jutanugarn, and …
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Maguire Set To Chase Glory At Mizuho Americas Open
Leona Maguire will be after a second career LPGA Tour title at this week’s Mizuho Americas Open (1-4 June) at Liberty National in New Jersey. The first day of the tournament has arrived! It's going to be a great day at @LibNatGolf.@LPGA @AJGAGolf pic.twitter.com/4Hil4IKZXf — Mizuho Americas Open (@MizuhoLPGA) June 1, 2023 So far, Maguire has been on top form …
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I played with international golfers as a beginner: here’s what happened
The worthy aim behind Golf Ireland’s recent International Women’s Day event, which brought together some of Ireland’s best female athletes as well as figures from sports media, businesses and NGBs to play a nine-hole scramble event, was to show that golf is a beautiful and accessible sport which can be enjoyed by anyone, regardless of ability or experience. I had …
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Aramco Saudi Ladies International: What to Know
Today (Feb. 16) is the first day of the Aramco Saudi Ladies International! With a world number one prepped to regain her title and a hugely increased purse, the tournament is garnering a lot of attention. Here’s what you need to know. The biggest star of the tournament is the prize money, increased fivefold from last year’s US$1m to equal …
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Leona Maguire on her “most successful year to date”
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Neasa Kennedy
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December 16, 2022
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Golf, Interview
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It has been a super successful year for Irish professional golfer Leona Maguire. Since early 2021, Maguire has claimed three top 10 finishes at the LPGA majors and making her mark in Europe’s Solheim Cup victory in Ohio in September. “I think it’s been my most successful year to date” she expressed. “The majors are obviously a big focus point …
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Women’s Irish Open Will Return to Dromoland Castle
Dromoland Castle in Co. Clare will once again host the KPMG Women’s Irish Open, it was confirmed Dec. 14th. The tournament has also been brought forward by three weeks; it will take place from 31 August-3 September. This year’s tournament, which took place at the same venue, marked a return of the event to the Ladies’ European Tour after a …
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