Casandra Alexander secured victory at the 2026 KPMG Women's Irish Open, a true coup that earned her a substantial €67,500 from the €450,000 prize money purse. With a three-shot lead and a total score of 20-under-par (268 strokes) on The K Club's Palmer South Course, the South African dominated the field from the very first minute, delivering a wire-to-wire performance rarely seen.
The Green Heats Up: The Top Finishers
Behind Alexander, the competition on the green was fierce. Sara Kouskova finished in second place at -17 (271), closely followed by Noora Komulainen, who claimed third place at -16 (272). So, excitement was guaranteed until the very last putt.
Particular attention was on local favorite Leona Maguire, who secured a tie for fourth place at -15 (273) alongside Louise Rydqvist. A truly strong home performance for Maguire, who equaled her best result at this event and was the highest-placed Irish player.
Nerves of Steel and Irish Showers
Alexander's triumph was not only wire-to-wire but also her first LET title of the 2026 season, after having finished as runner-up five times before – a true testament to her character. She opened the tournament with an incredible 63, a new course record, and held the lead despite the notoriously unpredictable Irish weather. Rain and play suspensions couldn't stop her.
