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 was born on February 1, 1958. She is a talented professional golfer from Northern Ireland. Maureen is also known for her work as a golf coach and a sports broadcaster. Her married name is Garner.
Maureen Madill's Golf Career
Maureen Madill had a very successful amateur golf career. In 1979, she won the important British Ladies Amateur Golf Championship. The next year, in 1980, she won the British Ladies Amateur Stroke Play Championship.
She was chosen to represent Great Britain and Ireland in the Curtis Cup in 1980. This is a big golf competition for amateur women. Later, Maureen became a coach for the Curtis Cup team. She coached them for six years, from 1998 to 2004.
Maureen became a professional golfer in 1986. She played on the Ladies European Tour until 1996. During her professional career, she finished second in two tournaments. These were the 1989 British Women's Matchplay and the 1990 Haninge Open.
Maureen Madill in Media
After her playing career, Maureen Madill started working in sports media. She has been a golf commentator for BBC Sport. She has covered many major golf events. These include the Scottish Open, the PGA Championship, and The Open. Maureen has also worked as a commentator for Sky Sports Golf.
Team Golf Appearances
Maureen Madill played for several teams during her amateur golf years.
Amateur Teams
- European Ladies' Team Championship (representing Ireland):
- 1979 (her team won!)
- 1983 (her team won again!)
- Vagliano Trophy (representing Great Britain & Ireland):
- 1979 (the team tied and kept the trophy)
- 1981
- 1985 (her team won!)
- Curtis Cup (representing Great Britain & Ireland): 1980
- Espirito Santo Trophy (representing Great Britain & Ireland): 1980
- Commonwealth Trophy (representing Great Britain): 1979
