Eagle and late birdie lift Jeeno to LPGA Portland Classic win
LOS ANGELES: Jeeno Thitikul delivered clutch putts under pressure on Sunday, including a birdie at the 17th, to beat fellow Thais Chanettee Wannasaen and Arpichaya Yubol by one stroke at the LPGA Portland Classic.
Jeeno Thitikul secured her third LPGA title of the year and her first Portland Classic win at Edgewater Country Club with a one-stroke victory over Chanettee Wannasaen and Arpichaya Yubol. The second-ranked Thai golfer delivered clutch putts, including an eagle at the 17th and a birdie at the final hole, to clinch a 22-under par total of 266. Jeeno's performance marked her third LPGA title of the year, following her victories in the Honda LPGA Thailand and Mizuho America s Open, bringing her total LPGA trophies to 10.
In her round, Jeeno started with six birdies in the first seven holes, including five in a row, putting her ahead of co-leaders Sophia Schubert and Arpichaya. Despite Chanettee's nine birdies without a bogey, Jeeno held on to her lead with crucial par-saving shots, including a notable putt from off the green at the 18th hole. Arpichaya, who had also birdied five times in the first seven holes, managed to keep himself in contention with back-to-back birdies at the 12th and 13th holes.
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