Leona Maguire hoping Women's Irish Open can inspire next generation like Rhasidat Adeleke and Ciara Mageean

“I was one of the younger ones and I benefitted from it when I was an amateur golfer so it’s nice that it’s come full circle and it’s back on the schedule and I’m happy to play my part in the event.”

INSPIRATIONAL: Leona Maguire is hoping this week’s return of the KPMG Women’s Irish Open can reach the next generation of golfers just as Rhasidat Adeleke and Ciara Mageean have inspired young girls with their track exploits. Pic: ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Leona Maguire is hoping this week’s return of the KPMG Women’s Irish Open can reach the next generation of golfers just as Rhasidat Adeleke and Ciara Mageean have inspired young girls with their track exploits.

Maguire, 29, has become the figurehead of the event since it returned to the Ladies European Tour schedule for the first time in a decade two years ago.