Maguire six back after struggle on the greens in Women’s Irish Open at Dromoland Castle

The home favourite rallied on the back nine.

TO THE MANOR BORN: Leona Maguire plays the 11th during round 1 of the KPMG Women's Irish Open in Dromoland Castle. Picture: Brian Arthur

Leona Maguire will need her putter to heat up tomorrow if she’s to get right into contention after an indifferent display on the greens left her six shots off the early pace in the KPMG Women’s Irish Open at Dromoland Castle.

The world No 17 turned in one-over par on the back nine in damp, rainy conditions, mixing a three-putt bogey at the short 17th with eight pars.