Irish Golfers Struggle at Olympic Tournament

Irish golfers Stephanie Meadow and Leona Maguire have had a challenging start at the Olympic Games women's golf tournament, both finishing the first round with scores of six-over-par 78, placing them tied for 50th and 13 shots behind leader Céline Boutier, who shot a remarkable 65. Meadow struggled with her accuracy, recording seven bogeys, while Maguire faced a particularly tough day, highlighted by a double bogey and a triple bogey on her first nine holes. Despite their difficulties, both players expressed hopes of improving in the following rounds. The tournament has been marked by difficult scoring conditions, with only 12 players managing to finish under par. Maguire managed to salvage her round with three birdies, while Meadow finished strong with a birdie on the 18th hole. As they move into the second round, they aim to capitalize on any positives from their opening performances.