Leonie Maguire loses out after strong Women’s PGA Championship bid

Leona Maguire endured a difficult final day as her attempt to win a first major title came up short last night.

The Cavan golfer finished on four-under-par at the Women’s PGA Championship – four shots adrift of the winner, China’s Ruoning Yin.

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Maguire led the field by a shot heading into the final round.

Stephanie Meadow’s 70 helped her finish on six-under-par and in a tie for third.

Meanwhile, Pádraig Harrington is celebrating another victory on the Champions Tour.

The Dubliner carded a back nine of 28 on his way to retaining the title at the Dick’s Sporting Goods Open in New York.

Harrington finished on 18-under-par, one shot clear of Joe Durant in second.

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