Leona Maguire hangs tough to claim highest major finish and €244,000 reward

Three over 74 in the final round in North Carolina for Cavan girl in tough conditions at Pine Needles

Leona Maguire during the final round of the U.S. Women's Open at the Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club in Southern Pines, N.C

Leona Maguire bagged her first top ten finish in a major and pocketed €244,000  to boot in the US Women's Open Sunday at Pine Needles.

The Cavan ace shot a final round 74 (+3) in tough conditions to tie for eighth on two-under, 11 shots shy of winner Minjee Lee of Australia.