"We're Not Done, We're Not Even Close" Cavan Pro-golfer Leona Maguire On The Golf Gender Gap

Leona Maguire

Imagine spending a record 135 weeks as the number one female amateur golfer in the world but not being able to visit the clubhouse where you're playing because of your gender. Leona Maguire has experienced this first hand.

 

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Fun weekend riding the birdie train up the leaderboard to my best major finish as a pro T-18th Can’t wait to play @anainspiration next year when it’s a little cooler than 45 degrees #onwardsandupwards #cantseecantbe

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Like many other sports, golf is working to address the gender imbalance. However, they still have a long way to go.

Dermot & Dave were joined by Cavan native Leona, who is currently in the States on a break from her first ever professional golf tour.

 

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Proud of how @gmarshallcad and I battled for my first Top 5 of the season.  1. Equal prize money 2. Koala & kangaroo cuddles 3 Getting cheered on by an Irish legend One of my favourite events and looking forward to the rest of the aussie swing!! ⛳ Big thanks to my team for all the support and everyone for the messages

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