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Leona Maguire will have big challenges in the coming period. Her first challenge will be the US Open, followed by the Aramco Team Series. Big names will be part of both tournaments, and the Aramco Team Series will bring a special excitement factor for Maguire.
Although Leona was not part of the Centurion, she had only heard good things.“I’ve never been to Centurion before but I’ve heard great things about the course and I know over at the British Open, the crowds are really big.
When I played in Buckinghamshire, when I was still an amateur in the LET, the crowds are really big. So there are plenty of Irish people around London, so hopefully, we’ll have plenty of people out to support and cheer us on that week.”- she said.Maguire is in great shape, and her goal is to attract the attention of young people to this sport, and arouse their interest.
Maguire emphasized that there is a huge difference between watching the event live and on TV. It will be an opportunity for many to see big names at one competition.“Exposure and visibility are huge. I think it’s one thing watching sport on TV but actually getting to go see it live, I think is a completely different thing.
So I hope there are a lot of young girls and boys that get to come to the event in London and Centurion and get to watch. I personally went to Irish Opens with my sister and my dad when I was younger. I’m sure there’ll be a lot of young kids excited to see Nelly or Charley.
It’s one thing watching on telly, but actually seeing them in the flesh and seeing them hit a ball and seeing their faces kind of light up when they maybe get an autograph or a ball signed walking up green.”As a child, you remember such moments well and they are etched in your memory.
Maguire recalled the event from the beginning of this year, about which she had only positive impressions. She expects some good and big things in the coming weeks“I think that’s memories that linger with young kids right the way through their sort of golfing careers or sporting careers.
Aramco have made a huge investment in ladies’ golf as well, some of the biggest events in the LET. So I know that the LET is in a really strong place. I played in New York and in the Saudi Ladies Invitational at the start of the year and they almost have a semi-major feel to them where we stay in really nice places.
We play at really nice courses. The food’s really good. We’re treated very well, so I know all the girls really enjoy the events.”Source: Golfmonthly
