SOUTH WALES – Leona Maguire, a Duke University rising senior, continued her stellar play on the week at the Ladies' British Open Amateur Championship as she downed two opponents in match play to move on to the semifinals, which are being played at the Pyle & Kenfig Golf Club in South Wales.
A native of Cavan, Ireland, Maguire will next face Anna Backman of Finland Saturday morning for the chance to advance to the finals.
Maguire made quick work of her round of 16 opponent, Beatrice Wallin, as she cruised to a 7&6 victory.