- Chanettee Wannasaen wins her second LPGA title after a tense back-nine duel with Haeran Ryu.
- Stephanie Meadow finishes tied for 53rd, preparing next for the Olympics with Team Ireland.
- Soo Bin Jun makes a memorable hole-in-one during her final round.
Chanettee Wannasaen emerged victorious in a thrilling final round, outlasting Haeran Ryu in a tense back-nine battle to secure her second LPGA title.
Ryu’s impressive six birdies on the back nine put immense pressure on Wannasaen, but the Thai golfer managed to hold on with a birdie-birdie finish, clinching the win by a single stroke.
Thrilling LPGA Showdown: Wannasaen’s Second Title Victory
Meanwhile, Stephanie Meadow concluded her tournament with a steady final round, finishing one-under and tied for 53rd. Her attention now turns to the Olympics, where she will represent Team Ireland alongside Leona Maguire. The event also saw Soo Bin Jun make a spectacular hole-in-one on the second hole, marking a highlight of the final day.
Stephanie Meadow had a consistent final round, finishing tied for 53rd at one-under. She managed to navigate a challenging front nine before completing a bogey-free back nine, adding two birdies to her scorecard. Meadow is now preparing to compete for Team Ireland in the upcoming Olympics in Paris.
Defending champion Linn Grant made a valiant effort to retain her title, carding seven birdies in her final round. However, a few costly mistakes, including a double bogey on the 18th, saw her fall short. Soo Bin Jun made headlines with a spectacular hole-in-one on the second hole, using a six-iron on the par-3.
The tournament also highlighted strong performances from other competitors, including Ssu-Chia Cheng, who tied for third with Grant. Mary Liu and Xiyu Lin rounded out the top five, finishing at 12-under-par. Lin and her compatriot Ruoning Yin will represent China in the upcoming Summer Olympics, adding to the excitement surrounding the games.
With the LPGA tour moving forward, the focus now shifts to the CPKC Women’s Open in Calgary and the Portland Classic, where Wannasaen will defend her maiden victory. The upcoming Olympics add an extra layer of excitement as top golfers from around the world compete for glory.
“Today, I mean, wasn’t a lot of fun the first nine, but managed to pull myself together on the back, made a lot of birdies.” – Linn Grant
