The famous Leona Maguire is well-known as an Irish professional golfer. She was ranked 1st in the world on the women’s World Amateur Golf Ranking from May 2015 until May 2016 and then from August 2016 until February 2018. Maguire’s 135 weeks at the top was the longest in history until her record was broken by Rose Zhang on 19 April 2023.
Leona Maguire career earnings & net worth: How much is a golfer worth?
Leona’s career earnings on the LPGA Tour total $1,306,409, added to the $120,760 she generated on the Symetra Tour. Her net worth is estimated to be around $1 million.
Macquire has only participated in 1 tournament for the 2022-23 season, which was at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions, where she positioned T9, earning $41 239.
Macquire turned to golf at the age of nine, despite showing potential as a swimmer. Her move would be vindicated by her success as an amateur. In 2005, as a 10-year-old, she surged to victory in the HSBC British Wee Wonders Championship. At the time, her handicap was 14, and she shot a net 61.
Two months later, she came second behind her twin sister at the Young Masters Golf Junior Series in Spain. As a 13-year-old, Leona claimed the Irish Women’s Amateur Close Championship.
Source: Ghanafuo.com
