Maguires ready to take on the pros as Irish Open tees off at Killeen Castle

TEENAGE Irish golf sensations Lisa and Leona Maguire get another look at what life is like in the paid ranks at Killeen Castle today — but they’re in no rush to join the professional game.

Maguires ready to take on the pros as Irish Open tees off at Killeen Castle

Newly-crowned European champion Lisa, and Leona, currently number one and two in the European amateur rankings, face global stars, Suzann Pettersen, Angela Stanford and Laura Davis at the Irish Ladies Open.

“It is going to be another great experience for us and another chance to play with some of the best professionals in the world, which can only help our game,” said Lisa.

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