Lauren Olivares wins first Epson Tour title at Great Lakes Championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 2:48 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Lauren Olivares of Mexico secured her first Epson Tour victory at the Great Lakes Championship held at The Highlands. Olivares, a rookie, won the tournament on June 21, 2026, after making a five-foot birdie putt in a sudden death playoff against Kaleiya Romero. Both players finished the tournament tied at 12-under 204, with Olivares closing with a 6-under 66. This win elevates her to No. 2 in the Race for the Card, aiming for full LPGA status in 2027. She highlighted her strong performance leading up to the playoff, including a stretch of eight consecutive birdies by Romero, who momentarily took the lead.
- •Olivares made a 5-foot birdie putt to win in the playoff.
- •Both Olivares and Romero finished at 12-under 204.
- •Olivares shot a final round of 6-under 66.
- •Romero had a strong run with eight consecutive birdies.
- •Olivares earns $37,500 for her victory.
- 2:48 PMYahoo Sports — Mexico's Lauren Olivares claims first Epson Tour victory at The Highlands
"The second annual Great Lakes Championship took place over the weekend, with Mexico Epson Tour rookie Lauren Olivares claiming the victory Sunday.
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