Leona Maguire: Competing in the same event as Tiger Woods a dream

DREAM COME THROUGH: Leona Maguire is the only female competing at the JP McManus Pro-Am. Pic: ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy

Sixteen years ago at the K Club, an 11-year-old Leona Maguire was successful in her request for a picture with Tiger Woods.

Fast forward to shortly after 2.30pm yesterday afternoon, and Maguire - making history as the first-ever female professional to receive an invite to the JP McManus Pro-Am - is following the 15-time major winner to the first tee box at Adare Manor.