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In recent years, Northern Ireland has seen a rise in its female golf stars, a trend that has long been dominated by male golfers. Leona Maguire, one of the country’s top golf products, has been making waves in the industry, with her posters adorning the walls of golf shops and her presence felt in the media.

Maguire, a former Duke player, had a successful amateur career and held the No. 1 ranking for 135 weeks. In 2022, she became the first Irishwoman to win on the LPGA at the Drive On Championship. Her success has inspired other Northern Irish female golfers to follow suit.

At the ISPS Handa World Invitational presented by Aviv Clinics, held at Galgorm Castle Golf Club and Castlerock Golf Club, Maguire is joined by Stephanie Meadow, Olivia Mehaffey, and Jessica Ross, all hailing from Northern Ireland. This significant gathering of female golfers in one event marks a high-water mark in women’s golf for the region.

The players themselves have acknowledged the progress being made in women’s golf in Northern Ireland. Olivia Mehaffey, who plays on the Ladies European Tour, expressed her excitement about breaking down barriers and the increasing strength of women’s golf in the region.

Unfortunately, the ISPS Handa World Invitational may be short-lived as it will not be included in the DP World Tour’s 2024 schedule. However, this hasn’t dampened the spirits of the players in this week’s field. Leona Maguire, in particular, is eager to play close to her hometown of Cavan and appreciates the overwhelming support from Irish fans.

Leona Maguire, who has had a successful season so far, aims to improve on her 10th-place finish from last year’s event. Meanwhile, Stephanie Meadow, the 2019 winner of the tournament, hopes to recapture the magic she experienced during her previous victory. The event is played at two courses during the opening rounds, with men’s and women’s groups alternating, and the final two rounds taking place at Galgorm.

Despite the uncertainty surrounding the future of the ISPS Handa World Invitational, the emergence of these female golf stars in Northern Ireland has undoubtedly brought excitement and optimism to Irish golf. The region’s golfing landscape is set to flourish further, with more talented female players emerging and events showcasing their skills.

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