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The first women's major - which Leona Maguire will contend in - will see a 60% rise in prize money

Massive rise in prize money for first women's major

Prize money for the first women's major of next year will increase by 60 per cent after Chevron was announced as the new sponsor.

Golf • 05 Oct 21

Patty Tavatanakit poses with the trophy after winning the ANA Inspiration

Rookie Tavatanakit wins Major as Meadow makes top 20

Rookie Patty Tavatanakit held off a late charge from Lydia Ko to take the first major of the LPGA season at the ANA Inspiration, while Stephanie Meadow finished in the top 20.

Golf • 05 Apr 21

Leona Maguire teeing off on the second hole, where she made eagle, however, five bogeys on the back nine have ruined her major chances

Horror back nine sees Maguire tumble out of contention

Leona Maguire had a rough day at the office, giving up an early eagle advantage with five late bogeys to drop out of contention at the ANA Inspiration.

Golf • 04 Apr 21

Leona Maguire in action during the second round of the ANA Inspiration, which is the opening major of the year on the LPGA Tour

Maguire falls five back at opening major in California

Leona Maguire was unable to replicate her stellar opening round of 67 as she carded a one-over 73 to drop to a tie for 12th place on the leaderboard of the ANA Inspiration LPGA tournament.

Golf • 03 Apr 21

Leona Maguire is seeking her first victory on the LPGA Tour

Maguire tied for second at ANA Inspiration

Ireland's Leona Maguire is just one shot off the lead after the first round of the ANA Inspiration LPGA tournament at Rancho Mirage in California.

Golf • 02 Apr 21

Lee wins ANA Inspiration play-off, Maguire shares 18th

Mirim Lee won a three-way play-off against Nelly Korda and Brooke Henderson to clinch Ana Inspiration title, while Ireland's Leona Maguire claimed a top 20 finish.

Golf • 13 Sep 20

Leona Maguire in action at the California event

Maguire impresses as Henderson leads with Korda

Leona Maguire made a move up the leaderboard at the ANA Inspiration following a superb 68 in the third round of the major event in California.

Golf • 13 Sep 20

Amateur star Olivia Mehaffey has made the cut in California

Meadow stays in touch as Korda leads ANA Inspiration

A steady round of 71 left Stephanie Meadow eight shots off the pace of the ANA Inspriation as Nelly Korda hit five birdies to storm into the clubhouse lead.

Golf • 12 Sep 20

Stephanie Meadow plays her tee shot on the second hole

Solid start for Stephanie Meadow at ANA Inspiration

Stephanie Meadow heads the trio of Irish challengers on two under, just four shots off the leader, Nelly Korda, at the ANA Inspiration tournament in California, the year's second major.

Golf • 11 Sep 20

Amateur Olivia Mehaffey of Northern Ireland plays a shot on the 18th hole during a practice round on Wednesday

ANA Inspiration Leaderboard: Irish trio complete opening rounds

Stephanie Meadow, Leona Maguire and Olivia Mehaffey are part of the field at the second major of the year at the ANA Inspiration in California.

Golf • 10 Sep 20

ANA Inspiration: Irish trio eye 2020's second major

Just three weeks on from the first major of the year, the Irish trio of Leona Maguire, Stephanie Meadow and Olivia Mehaffey will have another shot at major glory this week at the ANA Inspiration.

Golf • 10 Sep 20

20x20 ambassador Leona Maguire is preparing for the first US major of the year

Maguire ready to feel the heat at ANA Inspiration

As Leona Maguire prepares for the first US major of 2020, the Cavan women reflects on what has been a very unusual year and looks to the future.

Golf • 08 Sep 20

The Mission Hills Country Club in California will now host the Mission Hills Country Club in California in September

LGPA reschedules major championship in California

The ANA Inspiration, which had been scheduled for 2-5 April at Mission Hills Country Club in California, will take place at the same venue from 10-13 September.

Golf • 20 Mar 20

Jin Young Ko poses with the Dinah Shore Trophy

Ko holds her nerve to claim first major in California

Jin Young Ko won her second tournament in three weeks with a three-shot victory at the ANA Inspiration in California.

Golf • 08 Apr 19

Lexi Thompson sits one shot off the lead at Mission Hills

Inspired Thompson in hunt for Mission Hills major

Back at the site of the biggest win of her career, and also her greatest heartbreak, Lexi Thompson used a hot putter to finish a stroke behind leader Ally McDonald after the first round of the ANA Inspiration at Mission Hills in Rancho Mirage on Thursday.

Golf • 05 Apr 19

ANA Inspiration