Maureen Madill
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Maureen Elizabeth Jane Madill (born 1 February 1958) is a professional golfer, coach and broadcaster. Her married name is Garner.
Northern Ireland| Maureen Madill | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Maureen Elizabeth Jane Madill |
| Born | 1 February 1958 |
| Sporting nationality | Northern Ireland |
| Career | |
| Turned professional | 1986 |
| Former tour | Ladies European Tour |
Madill was born in Coleraine, Northern Ireland.
Golf career
Madill won the British Ladies Amateur Golf Championship in 1979[1] and the British Ladies Amateur Stroke Play Championship in 1980.[2] She represented Great Britain and Ireland in the Curtis Cup in 1980, and later coached the team between 1998 and 2004.[citation needed]
Madill turned professional in 1986 and played on the Ladies European Tour until 1996 where she had limited success, recording two runner-up finishes – the 1989 British Women's Matchplay and the 1990 Haninge Open.[2]
Media work
Madill has also worked for BBC Sport as a commentator, covering several events including the Scottish Open, the PGA Championship, and The Open.[3] Madill has also worked as a commentator with Sky Sports Golf.[citation needed]
Team appearances
Amateur
- 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
