Field at T-Mobile Match Play cut to top eight after round of stroke play; Ireland’s Leona Maguire advances to face Thailand’s Moriya Jutanugarn

In a thrilling round of stroke play on Friday at the T-Mobile Match Play, the field was narrowed down to the top eight players who will now compete in single-elimination match play over the weekend. Ireland’s Leona Maguire emerged as the standout performer, comfortably advancing to the next stage of the tournament.

Maguire showcased her skill and mental toughness by carding a three-under-par 69, finishing at six-under 210 for the tournament. Despite challenging windy and cold conditions at Shadow Creek Golf Course, Maguire’s performance was unmatched, leaving her three strokes ahead of the competition.

The top eight players will now battle it out in the match play format, with the semi-finals set to take place on Saturday afternoon and the championship match scheduled for Sunday. Maguire will face off against Thailand’s Moriya Jutanugarn in what promises to be an exciting matchup.

Other notable performances included Angel Yin, Rose Zhang, and Minami Katsu, who all tied for second place at three under. World No 1 Nelly Korda also made a significant leap up the leaderboard with a solid round on Friday, securing her spot in the match play bracket.

As the competition heats up, all eyes will be on the top eight players as they battle it out for the T-Mobile Match Play title. Fans can catch all the action live on Sky Sports Golf on Saturday, as the excitement continues to unfold at one of the most prestigious events on the LPGA Tour.