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.
Ingrid Lindblad's winning moment 🏆 🙌 pic.twitter.com/1JHvoVEqUt
— LPGA (@LPGA) April 21, 2025
In the LPGA Golf Pool, Michael Byrne had the best week with 37 points.
Points for JM Eagle LA Championship
| Place | Player | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ingrid Lindblad | 15 |
| 2 | Akie Iwai | 10 |
| 3 | Esther Henseleit | 9 |
| 3 | Miyu Yamashita | 9 |
| 3 | Lauren Coughlin | 9 |
| 6 | Nasa Hataoka | 6 |
| 7 | Jin Young Ko | 5 |
| 7 | Minjee Lee | 5 |
| 9 | Hannah Green | 3 |
| 9 | Jeeno Thitikul | 3 |
Here is a final round recap from the LPGA’s Youtube channel: