Former Stanford star Megha Ganne wins first Epson Tour title in playoff
With the victory, Ganne moves into position to earn her LPGA card for 2027.
Former Stanford star Megha Ganne claimed her maiden professional victory at the Wildhorse Ladies Golf Classic in Pendleton, marking her first title on the Epson Tour. The 22-year-old athlete showcased her prowess in a playoff, defeating her opponent Cholcheva Wongras by a single stroke. Ganne, who also won the U.S. Women's Amateur at Bandon Dunes last year, revealed that the vast landscape of Oregon reminded her of her U.S. Amateur win, contributing to her confident performance.
Despite appearing more nervous than usual, Ganne relied on her past experiences in sudden-death playoffs to edge out her opponent. Borrowing a par on the second extra hole, Ganne clinched the title with a par on the second hole. Following this victory, Ganne ascended to the No. 15 position on the Epson Tour's Race for the Card points list, advancing her towards potential LPGA status for 2027.
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