Leona Maguire Shines Off-Course with Glamorous Photoshoot Ahead of Women’s Irish Open
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- Jul 3
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Irish golf star Leona Maguire is proving she can command attention both on and off the course. Ahead of this week’s Women’s Irish Open at Carton House, Maguire stepped out of her usual polo-and-cap uniform to dazzle fans in a playful, high-fashion photoshoot that showcased her personality—and her ambitions.
“Not my usual golfing attire,” she joked on Instagram, where the images quickly went viral among Irish sports fans and golf enthusiasts worldwide. Posing in a sleek emerald gown and statement heels, Maguire flashed the same calm confidence that has made her a fixture in major tournaments and a role model for the next generation of Irish athletes.
But the glamor is only part of the story. When the first tee time arrives on Thursday, Maguire will be laser-focused on a goal that has eluded Irish women for three decades: bringing home the national title.
“It would mean the world to lift the trophy here,” Maguire said at her pre-tournament press conference. “The support is always incredible, and you can feel the energy all week.”
The last Irish golfer to win the Women’s Irish Open was Edel Callanan in 1995, making the event one of the longest title droughts in Irish professional sport. Maguire, currently ranked No. 8 in the world, enters as a tournament favorite.
She has already notched two LPGA Tour victories this season and finished in the top 10 in three major championships, cementing her reputation as one of Europe’s most consistent competitors. But if her recent form is any indicator, the home crowd could be treated to a historic performance.
Fans and analysts praised Maguire’s off-course appearance as a welcome celebration of individuality in a sport often criticized for its conservative image. The photoshoot has sparked conversations about female athletes embracing their style and self-expression without sacrificing focus or professionalism.
After all, while the gowns and cameras may steal the headlines, Maguire is still laser-focused on what happens between the ropes.
“At the end of the day, it’s about golf,” she said. “But it’s nice to show a different side sometimes—and have a bit of fun with it.”
As the Women’s Irish Open tees off, all eyes will be on Maguire to see if she can turn this moment of off-course sparkle into an on-course triumph—and end Ireland’s 30-year wait for a hometown champion.
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