Yuri Yoshida captures first LPGA Tour victory in South Korea
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 7:44 AM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
Yuri Yoshida secured her first LPGA Tour victory at the South Korean tournament on October 25, 2026. Competing at Pine Beach Golf Links, Yoshida finished with a total score of 17-under 271 following a dramatic final round. Despite starting the day four shots behind, she posted a 5-under 31 on the front nine. In a close finish, Yoshida and leader Haeran Ryu both bogeyed the last hole, but Yoshida held a one-stroke advantage. Ryu managed a final score of 16-under 272, tying with Hye-Jin Choi, who also finished at 16-under after mixing four birdies with one bogey. The LPGA Tour will next move to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for the Maybank Championship.
- •Yuri Yoshida finishes at 17-under 271 for her first LPGA win.
- •Haeran Ryu leads by four shots before faltering to a 73.
- •Hye-Jin Choi ties with Ryu for second at 16-under 272.
- •Defending champion Sei Young Kim ties for 55th with 2-under 286.
- •The LPGA Tour heads to Kuala Lumpur for the Maybank Championship next week.
- 7:44 AMYahoo Sports — Yuri Yoshida wins in South Korea for her first LPGA Tour victory
"HAENAM, South Korea (AP) — Yuri Yoshida won the LPGA South Korea tournament holding off Haeran Ryu and Hye-Jin Choi in a close finish at Pine Beach Golf Links on Sunday.It was Yoshida's first LPGA Tour victory and came in dramatic finale as both overnight leader Haeran Ryu and Yoshida bogeyed the final hole leaving the Japanese player ahead by one stoke and a four-round total of 17-under 271.
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