Sunday’s high in County Cavan, Ireland, is expected to be 45 degrees. So it makes sense that Leona Maguire, born and raised more than 7,500 miles from Siam Country Club, went beyond physical training to get ready for the Spring Asia Swing, which saw heat indices into the triple digits.
“I think I probably built it up in my head to be a bit worse than it actually was. I've done some hot baths and sauna work before I left, and pretty thankful I did that,” said Maguire, who won her first LPGA Tour title five weeks ago in Florida. “I mean, it was hot. Don't get me wrong. We're not used to kind of weather. Felt like I managed it pretty okay.”
Maguire tied for 13th last week in Singapore and bettered her showing this week in Thailand. Her week included 22 birdies to just one bogey and one double bogey, both coming in her third round. She’ll next head back home to Ireland for two quick days at home before returning to the United States. “Game doesn't need an awful a lot of work,” said Maguire. “Just kind of a fine tuning and checkup, few home-cooked meals and sleep in my own bed and be good to go again.”
Maguire already has simple plans for Monday.
“I get back on Monday, but I think Sunday dinner will be delayed,” she said with a smile “Going to go with like a roast chicken dinner.”