Advertisement League of Ireland Horse Racing TV Listings GAA Fixtures The Video Review Sport meets news, current affairs, society & pop culture Rugby Weekly Extra Dive into all the news and analysis 3 times a week The Football Family Weekly insights from the week’s big talking points Advertisement More Stories Mao Saigo holds a three-shot lead heading into the weekend at the US Women's Open.AP Photo/Matt York/Alamy Stock Photo FreeLPGA Tour Saigo takes three-shot lead as Maguire misses cut at US Women's Open Catastrophic triple-bogey ends Leona Maguire’s chance of featuring in the weekend’s action at Erin Hills. 9.22am, 31 May 2025 Share options MAO SAIGO TOOK aim at a second straight major title on Friday, firing a six-under-par 66 to grab a three-shot lead over a group including world number one Nelly Korda after two rounds of the US Women’s Open in Wisconsin. Japan’s Saigo, who won a five-way playoff to lift her first major trophy at the Chevron Championship, shrugged off a spectacular piece of bad luck to build a 36-hole total of eight-under par at Erin Hills. Advertisement But she can expect a strong weekend challenge from Korda after the American posted her best round score ever at a US Open — five-under 67 — to headline a group of six players on five-under. Korda is tied with Japan’s Hinako Shibuno, Americans Yealimi Noh and Sarah Schmelzel, South Korean Kim A-lim and Sweden’s Maja Stark. The demanding Erin Hills layout claimed some notable victims, including Ireland’s Leona Maguire who saw a bright start to her second round implode with a triple-bogey seven at the 11th hole. The Cavan golfer finished on four-over par, well outside the projected cut line on one-over when darkness halted play with a dozen players on the course. – © AFP 2025 Send Tip or Correction Embed this post To embed this post, copy the code below on your site Email “Saigo takes three-shot lead as Maguire misses cut at US Women's Open”. Recipient's Email Feedback on “Saigo takes three-shot lead as Maguire misses cut at US Women's Open”. Your Feedback Your Email (optional) Report a Comment Please select the reason for reporting this comment. Please give full details of the problem with the comment... leona maguire News in 60 seconds FreePodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly Troubled times for Mayo | The pain and joy of being a Waterford supporter muscle memory Munster don't need to channel 2004 Red Sox, just their recent selves: 'Why not us... again?' Gavan Casey The Rare Old Times 'I didn't sit in the dressing room thinking I was the reason Dublin didn't beat Armagh' Players must make most of minutes in the Leinster machine nitty gritty Former Premier League club and century-old institution fight for life in EFL David Sneyd ch-ch-ch-changes Rochford climbs on top of the Mayo volcano as they face yet another last stand Declan Bogue Freehalfway point Lowry four shots off the lead at Memorial Tournament after second-round 72 As it happened Türkiye v Republic of Ireland, Nations League Barrett and Osborne form centre partnership as Leinster take on Scarlets Munster unchanged for quarter-final against Springbok-loaded Sharks wirtz his weight in gold Liverpool confirm Frimpong transfer and make improved €129m Florian Wirtz offer more from us Investigates Daft.ie Property Magazine Allianz Home Magazine The 42 Sports Magazine Money Diaries The Journal TV Journal Media Advertise With Us About FactCheck Our Network FactCheck Knowledge Bank Terms & Legal Notices Terms of Use Cookies & Privacy Advertising Competition more from us TV Listings GAA Fixtures The Video Review Journal Media Advertise With Us Our Network The Journal FactCheck Knowledge Bank Terms & Legal Notices Terms of Use Cookies & Privacy Advertising Competition © 2025 Journal Media Ltd Terms of Use Cookies & Privacy Advertising Competition Switch to Desktop Switch to Mobile The 42 supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and the Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at https://www.presscouncil.ie, PH: (01) 6489130, Lo-Call 1800 208 080 or email: mailto:info@presscouncil.ie Report an error, omission or problem: Your Email (optional) Create Email Alert Create an email alert based on the current article Email Address One email every morning As soon as new articles come online Sign in or create a free account To continue reading create a free account Or sign into an existing account