Irish golfer Leona Maguire will be going head to head with world number one Nelly Korda in the final of the LPGA’s T-Mobile Match Play event after both players secured resounding victories in their respective semifinal matches in Las Vegas.
Maguire, who expressed her fondness for the challenging Shadow Creek venue, showcased her exceptional skills by defeating the likes of Moriya Jutanugarn and Sei-Young Kim in the knockout rounds of the competition. Her impressive form all week, coupled with her top seed qualification for the knockout bracket, sets the stage for an exciting final showdown against Nelly Korda.
Korda, the world’s top-ranked player, continued her dominating run in the tournament by overcoming South Korea’s Na-Rin An in the semifinals. Her stellar performance puts her on the brink of securing her fourth consecutive LPGA Tour victory, a feat that hasn’t been achieved since Lorena Ochoa’s run in 2008.
Sharing her anticipation for the final match against Maguire, Korda acknowledged the Irish star’s fiery and competitive nature. With both players poised for a thrilling battle on the golf course, spectators can expect a captivating display of skill and determination as they vie for victory in the T-Mobile Match Play final.
The stage is set for a compelling face-off between Leona Maguire and Nelly Korda, as they look to assert their dominance and claim the coveted title in one of the LPGA’s prestigious events. Golf enthusiasts eagerly await the final showdown to witness the culmination of their remarkable journeys at Shadow Creek in Las Vegas.
