02/06/2026
Castlewarden Golf Club’s Lauren Walsh Shines in New Jersey with Career-Best LPGA Finish
Castlewarden Golf Club Captain Tom Morris Gormally has congratulated local Kildare professional golfer Lauren Walsh following her magnificent performance on the LPGA Tour, where she secured a career-best third-place finish at the ShopRite LPGA Classic in New Jersey on Sunday, 31 May 2026.
Walsh, who hails from Kill, Co. Kildare and started her golf in Castlewarden Golf Club, delivered an outstanding display to finish third overall in a highly competitive field, making her the leading Irish player in the tournament. Fellow Irish golfer Leona Maguire also enjoyed a strong week, finishing inside the top ten.
“This is a fantastic result for Lauren and a proud day for Irish golf,” said Tom Morris Gormally, Captain of Castlewarden Golf Club.
“To achieve her best LPGA Tour finish to date during her rookie season is a remarkable accomplishment and demonstrates the tremendous talent, determination and professionalism that Lauren brings to the game. Everyone in Castlewarden is delighted to see her continuing to succeed on the world stage.”
The result represents a major breakthrough in Walsh’s LPGA career, coming against one of the strongest fields she has faced to date, and is expected to significantly strengthen her position on the LPGA money list and season rankings.
“We are all looking forward to welcoming Lauren back to Ireland later this year when she competes in the KPMG Women’s Irish Open at The K Club in August,” added Gormally. “She is a wonderful ambassador for Kildare golf, and we are immensely proud of her achievements.”
Castlewarden Golf Club extends its warmest congratulations to Lauren and wishes her every success as she prepares for the U.S. Women’s Open, which gets underway this week.
