https://www.lpga.com/news/2025/noh-doubt-yealimi-noh-becomes-rolex-first-time-winner-at-founders-cup
(Written by ChatGPT, with corrections in italics) Yealimi Noh secured her first LPGA Tour victory at the Founders Cup on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Bradenton Country Club in Florida. The 23-year-old from San Francisco delivered a stellar final round, carding a 6-under-par 65 (she actually shot 68) to finish the tournament at 24-under par (she finished at 21-under), edging out South Korea’s Jin Young Ko by two strokes. (Noh won by 4 shots)
Noh’s performance was marked by consistent excellence, hitting 18 greens in regulation (she hit 17 of 18 greens) during her final round. She maintained composure under pressure, recording birdies on holes 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 17, and 18, culminating in a back-nine score of 29 (she had 3 birdies on the day on holes 2, 13, and 14, and shot 33 on the final nine holes). Reflecting on her victory, Noh stated, “I didn’t even realize how many birdies I made until I finished the round today.” deadspin.com
This win is a significant milestone in Noh’s professional career, which began in 2019. She earned her LPGA Tour card for the 2020 season after finishing third in the qualifying school. Prior to turning professional, Noh had an impressive amateur career, winning the U.S. Girls’ Junior, the Girls’ Junior PGA Championship, and the Canadian Women’s Amateur in 2018. en.wikipedia.org
Jin Young Ko, a three-time Founders Cup champion, finished as the runner-up at 22-under par (Ko finished at 17-under par). Ko’s final round included five birdies and no bogeys (Ko had 3 birdies and 3 bogeys), but it wasn’t enough to overcome Noh’s exceptional performance.
Noh’s victory at the Founders Cup not only marks her first LPGA Tour win but also establishes her as a rising star in women’s golf. Her composure and skill throughout the tournament have garnered attention and praise from fans and fellow competitors alike.
.@YealimiNoh putting up a fight against Jin Young Ko who currently leads
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— LPGA (@LPGA) February 9, 2025
.@YealimiNoh is putting her way to the lead
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— LPGA (@LPGA) February 9, 2025
Heading down 18, @YealimiNoh has a 4 shot lead
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— LPGA (@LPGA) February 9, 2025
The winning putt that sealed @YealimiNoh‘s first win on the LPGA Tour pic.twitter.com/IB1tGg2APz
— LPGA (@LPGA) February 9, 2025
Yealimi Noh, 2025 Founders Cup Champion, joins us live after her victory https://t.co/85XPXCSb4K
— LPGA (@LPGA) February 9, 2025
Points for Founder Cup
| Place | Player | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yealimi Noh | 15 |
| 2 | Jin Young Ko | 10 |
| 3 | Megan Khang | 9 |
| 4 | Miyu Yamashita | 8 |
| 4 | Hannah Green | 8 |
| 4 | Jin Hee Im | 8 |
| 7 | Celine Boutier | 5 |
| 7 | Minami Katsu | 5 |
| 7 | Nelly Korda | 5 |
| 10 | Angel Yin | 2 |
Here are the final round highlights from the LPGA’s Youtube page: