Jeeno Thitikul claims victory at LPGA Lotte Championship
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Last updated Oct 5, 2026
GolfJeeno Thitikul of Thailand secured the LPGA Lotte Championship title at Ewa Beach on Sunday. Despite a double bogey on the 16th hole that led to a tie with Ina Yoon, Thitikul rebounded with a birdie on 17 and finished at 21-under par for the tournament. Yoon completed the event at 18-under after shooting even par on the final hole. Thitikul's victory marks her 11th on the LPGA Tour, placing her fourth on the all-time money list. Yoon expressed her enjoyment of the final round, which included a solid performance on the front nine. This win further establishes Thitikul's status as one of the top competitors in women's golf.
- •Thitikul shot 67-65-67-68, finishing 21-under par.
- •Yoon finished second at 18-under par, her second runner-up finish in two years.
- •Thitikul's win earns her a $450,000 prize.
- •Youmin Hwang, last year's champion, placed tied for 55th at 5-under.
- •Allisen Corpuz finished tied for 28th at 8-under.
- 4:07 PMYahoo Sports — Thailand’s Thitikul battles back to win Lotte Championship
"Thailand’s Jeeno Thitikul flirted with disaster with three holes left to play Sunday, but quickly battled back to win the LPGA Lotte Championship presented by Hoakalei. Thitikul presented Ina Yoon of Korea with an opportunity to come from behind and win late, but then got it together on the last two holes, while Yoon fell back into second place. Thitikul shot 67-65-67-68, and took home a ...
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