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Thai amateur secures invitations to the Masters and The Open after standout qualifying performances, becoming the nation’s latest rising star and set for major debuts next season under revised LIV qualification rules.
At LPGA Shanghai, Atthaya Thitikul emerged triumphant after a heart‑stopping, five‑hole playoff-draining clutch birdies and staying ice‑cool under pressure to seize the title in a thrilling finale
Hull squeezed past Thitikul by a single shot at Queen City, seizing a one-shot lead after a steady third round and setting up a gripping Sunday showdown for the title
**Fowler Withdraws from WM Phoenix Open Due to Illness**
Ricky Fowler has sadly withdrawn from the WM Phoenix Open, missing out on one of the PGA Tour’s most celebrated events. While details about his illness remain sparse, fans are rallying behind him, wishing for a speedy recovery
Taiwan’s 21-year-old Patty Tavatanakit clinched victory at the LPGA Thailand with a five-stroke triumph over Japan’s Ayaka Iwai, defying a course record-equalling 10-under 61 carded by the latter to take the title at the Siam Country Club Pattaya on Sunday (February 19). It marked a second LPGA Tour win for Tavatanakit and a return to the top for Iwai, who stormed through the field to card the equal lowest round of her career.
Yin Ruoning dazzled the crowd with a spectacular 6-under 66, seizing a narrow one-stroke lead after an exhilarating second round of the LPGA Thailand on Saturday. Meanwhile, Japan’s Ayaka Iwai delivered an unforgettable performance, carding an incredible 10-under 61. Yin, fresh off her first LPGA victory at the HSBC Women’s World Championship in March, showcased her skills by sinking seven birdies alongside just one bogey to finish at an impressive 10-under 134 at the picturesque Siam Country Club. Iwai burst out of the gates with eight birdies in her first dozen holes and capped off her round with two more on holes 16 and 18, matching her career-low score. As they head into Sunday’s thrilling final round, the talented 21-year-old Yin holds a slim lead over Iwai, while American Lilia Vu trails closely behind in third place by another stroke
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Kim holds off Korda for victory in LPGA opener
Sei Young Kim showcased her incredible skill and determination at the LPGA LA Championship, finishing strong with a remarkable seven-under-par 135 total after the second round. On Friday, she dazzled fans with a four-under-par 67, extending her lead to three shots over Thailand’s rising star, Atthaya Thitikul. In an exhilarating final round, Kim maintained her composure and shot a solid two-under-par 69 to secure victory at nine-under-par 204. Nelly Korda made an impressive push from four shots back with a stunning six-under-par 65 but fell just short of catching Kim. This triumphant win marks Kim’s first LPGA title since her memorable victory at the 2020 ANA Inspiration
Thitikul Extends Advantage over Ko at LPGA Thailand
Thailand’s Atthaya Thitikul has extended her lead to two shots over New Zealand’s Lydia Ko in the Honda LPGA Thailand. Thitikul carded a four-under 68 on Saturday to move to 17 under par for the tournament, with Ko two behind after a two-under 70. American Danielle Kang is a further shot back in third at 14 under. Thitikul, who is seeking her second LPGA title, is in a strong position heading into Sunday’s final round.
American Lilia Vu birdied the 72nd hole Sunday to edge Thailand’s Atthaya Thitikul by one stroke and win the Dana Open for her second LPGA Tour title. Vu tapped in for a 1-under 70 to finish with an 18-under 266 total at Highland Meadows Golf Club. Thitikul three-putted for bogey on the last green after hitting her approach into the water. Overnight leader Jessica Korda, seeking her seventh career LPGA victory, shot a 68 to finish two shots behind Vu.
