Olivia Mehaffey secured fourth place at the Platinum Ladies Open in South Africa with back-to-back 65s, marking her best finish in 640 days. She made seven birdies, finishing just behind winner Kiera Floyd who carded an 11-under 60. Other Irish golfers faced challenges in different events, including Graeme McDowell and Annabel Wilson, while the Alps Tour event in Tunisia was shortened due to high winds.
Olivia Mehaffey achieved her best professional finish in 640 days, securing fourth place at the Platinum Ladies Open in South Africa with consecutive six-under 65s. Competing with conditional status on the Ladies European Tour, the former Arizona State golfer made seven birdies at Blair Atholl Golf and Equestrian Estate, finishing four shots behind winner Kiera Floyd of South Africa, who shot an impressive 11-under 60. Mehaffey expressed her intentions to participate in the upcoming ABSA Ladies Invitational and the Joburg Ladies Open pre-qualification.
In summary, the recent golfing events showcased impressive performances from Irish golfers, particularly Olivia Mehaffey, who made significant strides in her professional career and received positive recognition from fellow competitors. The tournament results also indicate a competitive landscape as golfers prepare for upcoming challenges.
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