Leona Maguire the red-hot favourite at Women's Irish Open

World number 17 Maguire is the red-hot favourite to become the first Irish winner in the event's 17-year history, but there are also high hopes for the seven Irish amateurs in action
Leona Maguire the red-hot favourite at Women's Irish Open

FAVOURITE: Leona Maguire drives off at the KPMG Womens Irish Open Pro Am at Dromoland Castle, Co Clare. Pic: Don Moloney

High expectations are the enemy of anyone looking to shine in a professional event which explains why the leading Irish amateur stars looking to step out of Leona Maguire's long shadow in the KPMG Women's Irish Open are keeping theirs in check at Dromoland Castle this week.

World number 17 Maguire is the red-hot favourite to become the first Irish winner in the event's 17-year history, but there are also high hopes for the seven Irish amateurs in action.

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