‘Stick to My Own…’: Within Touching Distance, LPGA Star Leona Maguire Reveals Her Mindset After a Stellar Performance

Grab your golf caps and get ready for a whirlwind of excitement as the glorious Meijer LPGA Classic reaches its climax.

Among the talented athletes vying for victory, Leona Maguire stole the show with her electrifying performance. Despite some hiccups at the start, she rallied back. She left us on the edge of our seats with a remarkable 69 in her third round.

With a touch of Irish charm and a swing to envy, Maguire finds herself just two strokes shy of the leader, setting the stage for a thrilling final showdown.

Maguire dances with the wind and unleashes a chip of pure magic

The gusting winds swept across Blythefield Country Club in Michigan, challenging the resilience of even the most seasoned golfers. However, Leona Maguire stepped up to the tee with determination etched on her face.

Her round didn’t start as she had hoped, with a series of pars and a bogey that threatened to dampen her spirits. But our Cavan star is no stranger to the unpredictable twists of fate on the fairway.

Then, like a magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat, Maguire unleashed a chip that left spectators breathless. The ball soared through the air, defying gravity, before gracefully finding its way into the cup for a birdie on the sixth.

It was a shot that seemed to defy the laws of physics. This kick-started her unstoppable momentum. Back-to-back birdies followed as if she had cast a spell upon the greens.

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Maguire described her round. “Had a few putts that just sort of sat on the edge and rolled out and stuff. Drove it quite nicely again today and obviously nice to make the up and down on 17. That was really nice. Thought it was in.”

No leaderboard pressure for Maguire because…

While others may frantically peek at the leaderboards, altering their strategy based on the competition, Leona Maguire plays by her own rules. With the spirit of a maverick and the heart of a champion, she refuses to let the numbers dictate her game.

“I won’t be looking at any leaderboards. Just try and go as low as I possibly can and see if it’s good enough at the end of the day,” Maguire boldly proclaimed.

This golfing dynamo has seen it all. From leading from the front, surging from behind, and everything in between. She knows that what truly matters is putting on a dazzling display of her own skills.

Maguire reveals what she plans to do in the final round. “Stick to my own game plan, hit a lot of fairways and greens, and ultimately come down to who holes the most putts tomorrow”.

As the sun set on another thrilling day at the Meijer LPGA Classic, Stephanie Meadow joins the race for glory with a sensational round of 68, placing her five strokes behind the leader.

The tension is palpable. The excitement is contagious.Amy Yang claims the top spot at -15 but Ashleigh Buhai, Xiyu Lin, and Ayaka Furue are hot on her heels at -14.

The final act promises a grand spectacle — a battle of wits, skill, and nerves of steel. Leona Maguire, the epitome of grace under pressure, is ready to seize the moment. Will she conquer the course and claim the championship she so deserves?

Only time will tell, but one thing is for certain — this Irish starlet will give it her all.

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