Maureen Madill facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Maureen Madill |
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| Personal information | |
| Full name | Maureen Elizabeth Jane Madill |
| Born | 1 February 1958 Coleraine, Northern Ireland |
| Nationality |  Northern Ireland |
| Career | |
| Turned professional | 1986 |
| Former tour(s) | Ladies European Tour |
Maureen Elizabeth Jane Madill, born on February 1, 1958, is a talented professional golfer. She is also known as a coach and a broadcaster who talks about sports. Maureen was born in Coleraine, Northern Ireland, and her married name is Garner.
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Maureen Madill's Golf Journey
Early Success as an Amateur Golfer
Maureen Madill achieved great success in amateur golf. She won the British Ladies Amateur Golf Championship in 1979. The next year, in 1980, she also won the British Ladies Amateur Stroke Play Championship.
She was chosen to represent Great Britain and Ireland in the Curtis Cup in 1980. Later, she became the coach for the Curtis Cup team, guiding them from 1998 to 2004.
Turning Professional and Tour Play
Maureen Madill became a professional golfer in 1986. She then played on the Ladies European Tour until 1996. During her time on the tour, she had two notable second-place finishes. She was a runner-up at the 1989 British Women's Matchplay and again at the 1990 Haninge Open.
Working in Media
After her professional playing career, Maureen Madill started working in sports media. She has been a commentator for BBC Sport, sharing her golf knowledge with viewers. She covered major golf events like the Scottish Open, the PGA Championship, and The Open. Maureen has also worked as a commentator for Sky Sports Golf.
Team Competitions
Representing Her Country
Maureen Madill played for various teams representing Ireland and Great Britain & Ireland during her amateur career.
- European Ladies' Team Championship (representing Ireland):
- 1979 (winners)
- 1983 (winners)
- Vagliano Trophy (representing Great Britain & Ireland):
- 1979 (tie, retained trophy)
- 1981
- 1985 (winners)
- Curtis Cup (representing Great Britain & Ireland):
- 1980
- Espirito Santo Trophy (representing Great Britain & Ireland):
- 1980
- Commonwealth Trophy (representing Great Britain):
- 1979
