{
  "id": 1382645,
  "title": "Eagle and late birdie lift Jeeno to LPGA Portland Classic win",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/eagle-and-late-birdie-lift-jeeno-to-lpga-portland-classic-win",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-17T00:08:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/golf/2026/08/1512702/eagle-and-late-birdie-lift-jeeno-lpga-portland-classic-win"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\n\nIn 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.",
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [
    "Jeeno Thitikul wins Portland Classic by one stroke",
    "Secures third LPGA title of the year",
    "Delivers clutch eagle and birdie shots"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}