Jeeno Thitikul wins in Hawaii for her 4th LPGA Tour victory of the season
HONOLULU (AP) — Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand quickly overcame a late double bogey on a windy Sunday afternoon at Hoakalei Country Club in the LOTTE Championship for her fourth LPGA Tour victory of the season and 11th overall.After driving into the water and losing a two-shot lead on the par-4 16th, Thitikul made a 20-foot birdie putt on the par-4 17th for another two-shot swing.
Jeeno Thitikul, a Thai golfer, secured her fourth victory on the LPGA Tour this season during the LOTTE Championship in Hawaii. After a windy Sunday at Hoakalei Country Club, Thitikul overcame a late double bogey on the par-4 16th hole. She made a crucial 20-foot birdie putt on the par-4 17th to regain two shots and closed with another birdie on the par-5 18th, winning by three strokes over her playing partner Ina Yoon.
Thitikul finished with a 4-under 68 for a total score of 21-under 267. Despite a poor 16 on the first nine holes, Thitikul remained focused, reminding herself that "everything can happen" with two holes left. Yoon also shot 68, making her winless on the LPGA Tour with six top-10 finishes this year. Thailand's Thitikul is now just one victory away from tying Ariya Jutanugarn as the most successful LPGA Tour player from Thailand.
The LPGA Tour is set to head to Asia with four tournaments, beginning with the Buick LPGA Shanghai on October 15-18.
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