https://golfweek.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/lpga/2025/04/20/ingrid-lindblad-wins-la-championship-third-lpga-start/83188777007/

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Ingrid Lindblad captured her first LPGA Tour victory at the 2025 JM Eagle LA Championship, held at El Caballero Country Club in Tarzana, California. In just her third start as a tour member, the Swedish rookie delivered a composed final-round 4-under 68 to finish at 21-under-par 267 for the tournament .

Lindblad’s standout performance came during Friday’s second round, where she fired a career-best 9-under 63, hitting all 18 greens in regulation and placing nine approach shots within 15 feet of the pin. This exceptional round propelled her into a share of the lead heading into the weekend.

The final round unfolded dramatically as fellow rookie Akie Iwai bogeyed the 18th hole, allowing Lindblad to secure the win without a playoff. Reflecting on her rapid ascent, Lindblad expressed surprise at her swift success, stating, “You should never not expect it, right? But obviously got it done in a couple starts. Just kind of crazy”.

This victory not only marks a significant milestone in Lindblad’s burgeoning career but also positions her as a formidable presence on the LPGA Tour.

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https://www.lpga.com/news/2025/sagstrom-wins-t-mobile-match-play-over-coughlin-to-earn-first-title-in-nearly-1900-days

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Madelene Sagstrom of Sweden clinched her second LPGA Tour victory by winning the T-Mobile Match Play at Shadow Creek Golf Course in North Las Vegas, Nevada, on Sunday, April 6, 2025. She defeated Lauren Coughlin 1 up in the final match, marking her first tour win since January 2020.

Sagstrom’s path to victory was grueling, involving 36 holes against three different opponents on the final day. Her quarterfinal match against France’s Celine Boutier was suspended due to darkness on Saturday, with both players tied through 17 holes. They resumed play on Sunday, and Sagstrom secured a birdie on the 19th hole to advance. She then faced Angel Yin in the semifinals, winning 4 and 2 to set up the final against Coughlin.

In the final, Sagstrom took an early lead by winning four of the first six holes. However, a double-bogey on the seventh hole allowed Coughlin to gain momentum, leading to a back-and-forth battle. The match was ultimately decided on the 16th hole, where Coughlin recorded a double-bogey, giving Sagstrom the advantage she needed to secure the win.

Reflecting on her victory, Sagstrom expressed her exhaustion and determination: “I’m exhausted and I bet Lauren is exhausted. I’m so tired and I think it really kind of hit my swing there in the middle. I said to [caddie Shane Codd], ‘I can do this. I just need to find some sort of feeling to hit some good golf shots again.'”

This win adds to Sagstrom’s impressive career, which includes multiple titles on the Symetra Tour.

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https://www.lpga.com/news/2025/hyo-joo-kim-rallies-with-64-and-beats-lilia-vu-in-an-lpga-playoff-in-arizona

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In a thrilling display of skill and determination, South Korea’s Hyo Joo Kim captured her seventh LPGA title at the Ford Championship on March 30, 2025.

Starting the final round four strokes behind the leader, Kim delivered a sensational 8-under 64, featuring nine birdies. This remarkable performance propelled her into a playoff against Lilia Vu, who carded a 4-under 68 to finish tied at 22-under 266.

The playoff unfolded on the par-4 18th hole at Whirlwind Golf Club’s Cattail Course in Chandler, Arizona. Kim’s precise approach left her with a six-foot birdie putt, which she confidently sank after Vu missed her attempt from 15 feet.

This victory marks Kim’s first since October 2023 and adds $337,500 to her career earnings, pushing her past the $10 million milestone. Her triumph also elevates her into the top 10 of the Rolex Rankings.

Reflecting on her win, Kim expressed, “The feeling was great today and I just thought one hole at a time, one birdie at a time.”

This victory underscores Kim’s resilience and solidifies her status as a formidable competitor on the LPGA Tour.

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