Celine Boutier wins ShopRite LPGA Classic amid fan meet and greet
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 11:15 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
Celine Boutier captured the ShopRite LPGA Classic on May 31, 2026, finishing with a nine-under 204 total after a five-under 66 in the final round. Prior to her round, Boutier engaged in an inspirational meet with Evelyn King-White, an 11-year-old cancer patient, as part of a Make-a-Wish Foundation event. King-White received news of a trip to DisneyWorld, which greatly impacted Boutier's mood as she faced the competition. Boutier's victory marked her first title in over two years and she earned a $300,000 payout. Following her win, Boutier will compete in the upcoming U.S. Women’s Open at Riviera Country Club.
- •Boutier came from four shots back to win the tournament.
- •The win is Boutier's seventh LPGA title and first since 2023.
- •Evelyn King-White is an 11-year-old cancer patient who met Boutier before the final round.
- •King-White celebrated the end of her treatment earlier in May 2026.
- •Boutier plans to compete in the U.S. Women’s Open next.
- 11:15 PMYahoo Sports — Celine Boutier is a winner again on the LPGA Tour. But it wasn't the best thing that happened to her on Sunday
"The LPGA veteran made the day of fan and cancer patient Evelyn King-White before the final round of the ShopRite LPGA. Boutier then rallied from four back to win the title
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