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Maguire Finishes as Low Amateur at British Open

7/31/2016 7:45:00 PM | Women's Golf

By: Duke Sports Information

WOBURN, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, England-- After carding rounds of 71, 70, 68 and 75, Duke University junior Leona Maguire finished as the low amateur at the RICOH Women's British Open at the Woburn Golf Club Marquess Course in Woburn, Buckinghamshire, England July 28-31.

Maguire turned in a 72-hole ledger of 284, while the next closest amateur, Bronte Law, coming in at tied 50th with a 290. Ariya Jutanugarn claimed her first major title with a 16-under-par, 272.

Duke's two-time All-America entered the final round tied 10th overall and moved her score to eight-under-par following a birdie on No. 5 Sunday. A native of Cavan, Ireland, Maguire closed the final 13 holes with four bogeys and was held without a birdie.

Maguire will now head to Rio for the 2016 Olympics as she will compete with her home country of Ireland. The action will take place Aug. 17-20 at Reserva de Marapendi Golf Course. Her twin sister, Lisa, will caddy for Leona in the Olympics.

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