Ruoning Yin claims victory at 2026 Buick LPGA Shanghai
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 10:04 AM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026

At the 2026 Buick LPGA Shanghai at Sheshan Golf Club, Ruoning Yin shot a final-round 4-under 68 to finish 11 under for the tournament. Yin secured her second victory of the season, bringing her career total to seven LPGA wins. Hye-Jin Choi, who led after the first three rounds, finished in second place at 10 under, while Amy Yang took third at 8 under. The prize fund totaled $3.2 million, with Yin earning $480,000 for her win. The event was part of the LPGA's fall Asian swing, featuring a field of 77 golfers, down from an initial 82 due to withdrawals.
- •Ruoning Yin finishes at 11 under par for the tournament
- •Hye-Jin Choi ends in solo second with 10 under
- •Amy Yang takes third at 8 under par
- •Total prize fund for the event was $3.2 million
- •Yin's victory brings her career wins to seven
- 10:04 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 Buick LPGA Shanghai prize money payouts for the LPGA golfers in China
"There were 77 golfers battling it out to divvy up the $3.2 million prize fund.
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