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Stephanie Meadow finishes third at US Open to complete stunning pro debut

The 22-year-old from Jordanstown finished three shots behind Michelle Wie.

NORTHERN IRELAND’S STEPHANIE MEADOW completed a superb professional golf debut by finishing third at the US Woman’s Open at Pinehurst.

The 22-year-old from Jordanstown carded a great round of 69 to finish on +1 after four rounds. Her pursuit of round three leader Michelle Wie faltered on the front nine with seven pars and two bogeys. An eagle on 10, however, sparked a fightback and she birdied 18 to claim third for herself.

The event was won by American golf star Michelle Wie. She was the only competitor to finished under par, on -2, after signing off for a final round of 70. Compatriot Stacy Lewis shot a fantastic 66 to clinch second on even par.

Meadow, who has connections to Royal Portrush and University of Alabama, was the leading European, with Scotland’s Catriona Matthew tied for 10th.

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    May 8th 2017, 7:57 AM

    Away from home, weakened 15, SF wrapped up & against a very emotionally charged Ulster side. I’m not overly worried with the result.

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    May 8th 2017, 10:23 AM

    @4OYards: it’s not the result that worries me it was the performance or lack of it that concerns me.

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    May 8th 2017, 10:30 AM

    @Chris Mcdonnell: Leinster’s performances this season have been for th the most part really high, last blip was the week before Wasps and we all know how that came out. Missing a third of a team against a full strength Ulster who were highly motivated I thought we weren’t that bad, just lacking a finishing touch. Just need to regroup and get them in the right mindset for the semi final.

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    May 8th 2017, 11:44 AM

    @Dave Lawlor: It wasn’t a full strength Ulster. Iain Henderson, Jared Payne and Rory Best were all being rested for the Lions.

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    May 8th 2017, 4:02 PM

    @Dave Lawlor: and Olding, Herbst, Ludik, Coetzee, Bowe and Cave were injured.

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    May 8th 2017, 4:52 PM

    @Bob Cummings: Only Coetzee and Herbst start from that list

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    May 8th 2017, 11:18 AM

    I’m certain Conan will be a huge player for Ireland in the very near future. He’s immense for Leinster. Ireland’s biggest challenge is trying to work out a good balance between all the ridiculous ball carriers that we have that can play 6,7,8.

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    May 8th 2017, 11:35 AM

    @Old Gordon: that task is going to be harder next season with jordi murphy and heaslip coming back. Great players (internationals) are going to be on the bench.

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