Maguire shoots 63 as Alexander maintains three-shot lead at Irish Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 6:15 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Leona Maguire recorded a nine-under-par 63 on day three of the Women's Irish Open at the K Club in County Kildare. This marked a significant improvement for Maguire, who had two rounds of 71. She is currently tied for sixth at 11 under, seven shots behind leader Casandra Alexander, who shot a 69. Sara Kouskova trails Alexander by three shots after a 67. Heavy rain interrupted play in the afternoon as Alexander continues to lead the tournament.
- •Maguire birdied nine holes in a bogey-free round.
- •Alexander leads the tournament with a total of -18.
- •Kouskova is in second place at -15.
- •Play was suspended due to heavy rain during the round.
- •The final round is set to take place tomorrow.
- 6:15 PMYahoo Sports — Maguire fires superb 63 as Alexander leads by three
- 6:15 PMBBC Sport — Maguire fires superb 63 as Alexander lead cut at Irish Open
"Ireland's Leona Maguire fires a superb nine-under-par 63 at the Women's Irish Open at the K Club in County Kildare as Casandra Alexander leads by three going into Sunday's final round.
"Ireland's Leona Maguire fires a superb nine-under-par 63 at the Women's Irish Open at the K Club in County Kildare as Casandra Alexander leads by three going into Sunday's final round.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 6:15 PMMaguire fires superb 63 as Alexander leads by three
Ireland's Leona Maguire fires a superb nine-under-par 63 at the Women's Irish Open at the K Club in County Kildare as Casandra Alexander leads by three going into Sunday's final round.
- BBC SportAug 29, 2026, 6:15 PMMaguire fires superb 63 as Alexander lead cut at Irish Open
Ireland's Leona Maguire fires a superb nine-under-par 63 at the Women's Irish Open at the K Club in County Kildare as Casandra Alexander leads by three going into Sunday's final round.
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