SLIEVE RUSSELL
“I am really enjoying the challenge of
carving out a career in professional golf
and would love to see more Irish women
and girls having similar opportunities in
professional sport. I am thrilled to have
had the chance to meet, play and talk
with some of Ireland’s aspiring female
golfers.
“It was also great to meet some girls who
are new to the game and, hopefully, in
some way, I can inspire them as to what
is possible when opportunity combines
with passion, hard work and dedication.”
Gordon Smyth, head professional at
PGA National Ireland Slieve Russell, said:
“All of us at Slieve Russell are so proud
of Leona and her sister Lisa and all that
they have achieved so far in golf.
“It has been a privilege to watch their
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journey from young girls here at the
golf club to becoming professional
golfers playing all over the world. We
were delighted that Leona chose to
fulfil her 20x20 pledge and support her
efforts to inspire a further generation
of Irish female golfers here at PGA
National Ireland Slieve Russell, where
the development of young Irish golfing
talent remains a key motivation for us
with our world-class golf facilities.”