'It's huge for Irish golf' - Leona Maguire makes history with first Irish win on LPGA tour

Leona Maguire has won the LPGA Drive On Championship, winning by four shots from Lexi Thompson.
'It's huge for Irish golf' - Leona Maguire makes history with first Irish win on LPGA tour

FORT MYERS, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 05: Leona Maguire of Ireland lines up a putt on the 1st green during the final round of the LPGA Drive On Championship at Crown Colony Golf & Country Club on February 05, 2022 in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

Leona Maguire has won the LPGA Drive On Championship in Florida. The Cavan woman's win at the Golden Ocala Golf Club is the first by an Irish woman on tour.

A magnificent final round of 67 saw Maguire finish three shots clear of Lexi Thompson.

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