The final round of the CME Group Tour Championship provided plenty of drama but, in the end, it was South Korean, Amy Yang, who claimed the biggest title of her career and the $2 million first prize in Florida.
Beginning the final day, it was Nasa Hataoka and Yang who had a share of the lead and, out of the gate, it was Hataoka who clawed her way in front, with the Japanese star finding birdies at the first and fifth.
She remained in front for the majority of the front nine, but Yang's close approach on the 10th drew the pair level, with a two-horse race starting to take place at Tiburon Golf Club.
We were set for a thrilling final few holes and, at the par 4 13th, Yang dealt a killer blow, with the 34-year-old holing out with a wedge from the fairway to move ahead. Such is the fight of Hataoka though, she managed to get things back to all-square on the very next hole, with a calm birdie putt pulling the pair to level.
Yang gets sprayed with champagne after her victory
It was almost inevitable that we were heading to a playoff, especially with both players not giving an inch. However, Hataoka blinked first and, as she bogeyed the par 3 16th, Yang's experience shone through, with the multiple-time LPGA Tour winner birdieing the final two holes to forge out a three shot win.
The victory was her first since 2019 and her fifth LPGA Tour victory. What's more, the $2 million first prize was the largest paycheck of her career, with the win a moment the South Korean won't forget for a very long time.
-
Mini Tour Player Details Harsh Reality Of Costs (And Standard) Of Making It As A Pro GolferPosting a video to his social media, PGA pro Alex Romo detailed the brutality of mini Tour golf, revealing the costs and level of play required to break even
-
Adidas Adizero ZG Shoe ReviewDan Parker takes Adidas' newest ultra-lightweight spikeless golf shoe onto the golf course for a thorough test - is this the brand's best performance shoe of recent years?
-
PIF Saudi Ladies International Prize Money Payout 2025A field of 112 competes for one of the largest purses of the season at Riyadh Golf Club, and there’s a big change to the format for the 2025 edition
-
‘It’s A Lose Lose Situation’ - Graeme McDowell Suggests Simple Way To End Slow PlayAccording to reports, rounds at the LPGA Tour’s Founders Cup never surpassed 4.5 hours, which prompted Graeme McDowell to suggest an easy way to combat slow play
-
‘It’s The Impact That We Can Make And Kind Of Disrupt The Golfing World A Little Bit More In A Positive Way To Empower Women’ - Suzann Pettersen Launches New AgencyThe two-time Major winner has announced the launch of VOXA, a talent management company 'focused on advancing the impact and value of the world’s best female athletes'
-
Yealimi Noh Claims Maiden LPGA Tour Title At Founders CupThe 23-year-old held off two-time Major winner Jin-Young Ko in an epic final round tussle to secure a maiden LPGA Tour title at the Founders Cup
-
'Finally' - Nelly Korda 'Excited' By LPGA Tour's New Slow Play CrackdownThe World No.1 is in support for the LPGA Tour's new policy to fine players money and shots for going over their allotted time
-
Defending Champion Lottie Woad Included As Augusta National Women's Amateur 2025 Field ConfirmedEach of the top-50 eligible players have accepted invitations to compete, with the final round taking place at Augusta National the week before the 89th Masters
-
LPGA Tour To Crack Down On Slow Play After Charley Hull And Nelly Korda CommentsThe LPGA Tour has announced a number of measures to combat slow play, with the circuit set to enforce more penalties on those who don't follow the guidelines
-
Founders Cup Prize Money Payout 2025The 2025 Founders Cup has moved to a new course and date in the LPGA Tour calendar - it also features a smaller prize purse compared to last time out...
