Yuri Yoshida rallies for first victory on LPGA Tour
Yoshida, 26, became the fourth player from Japan to win this season and the fourth first-time winner on the LPGA Tour.
Yuri Yoshida secured her first LPGA Tour victory by overcoming a four-stroke deficit to claim the BMW Ladies Championship. The 26-year-old Japanese golfer poured on the pressure with an eagle on the par-5 second hole and three consecutive birdies from holes 5 to 7, finishing the tournament at 17-under 271. Her remarkable victory, which netted her a $352,500 first-prize check, came at Pine Beach Golf Links in Haenam-gun, South Korea.
Yoshida expressed her nervousness but happiness in the aftermath of her triumph, crediting a brilliant bunker shot on the 17th hole for her decisive birdie. Choi Hye-jin and Haeran Ryu tied for second place, with Ryu recording 15 pars in her final round.
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