Stephanie Meadow: Old putter trump card for Northern Irish woman in Florida

Stephanie Meadow with the putter that served her so well in the Pelican Championship

Stephanie Meadow has an old putter to thank for her joint best finish on the LPGA Tour in Florida last week.

The Jordanstown player finished third in the Pelican Championship, moving 24 places to 35th in the season ranking.

"I putted great – I made everything I looked at. I went back three to four weeks ago to an old putter just sitting in the garage," the 28-year-old -old said.

"I've been more confident. I pet much better and love it. That really changed things."

"It's just really nice to have a good finish this year. I've had so many consistent finishes, around 30th-40th and maki Lots of cuts," Meadow told BBC Radio Ulster & # 39; s Saturday Sportsound.

"I didn't really get everything together, but luckily I did last week which was a lot of fun. Putting your pit affects other parts of your game, so it gives me trust. "

Tokyo Target

Meadow has a second appearance at the Olympic Games for Ireland, scheduled for next year along with a possible appearance in the Solhiem Cup.

For now, the top-10 finish line has secured Meadow a spot in the next Dallas touring event with its focus on the year-end Tour Championship, which has a $ 1 prize. million (£ 750,000).

Stephanie Meadow will make her Tour Championship debut next month

"I'm not competing in the US Open, but I'm locked up for the Tour Championship – a great way to end the tour. " Meadow added.

"The money is a big thing. We're so different from the guys – they make millions of dollars every year and we aren't.

“I just wanted to have the opportunity to bring money home or buy a house. It's always in the back of your mind.

"I've always wanted to get into the Tour Championship. I've never played in it – that was my only goal for this year and now I'm comfortable in it.

"That will make a big difference for next year – starting with trust behind me is huge. "