Jeeno Thitikul delivered a standout performance at the CME Group Tour Championship at Tiburon Golf Club, finishing with a record 26-under-par and securing the season’s largest prize. The win brings her career earnings to $17.3 million and establishes her as the top Thai player on the LPGA Tour.
Championship Week Highlights
Thitikul’s four rounds of 67, 63, 64, and 68 set a new personal best for a 72-hole tournament. Across the event, she hit 12 of 14 fairways and 15 of 18 greens per round on average, with a total of 29 birdies and few bogeys. Her consistent play earned her multiple season honors, including the Vare Trophy for scoring average and the Rolex Player of the Year award.
The event was the finale in the Race to CME Globe series, awarding Thitikul 500 additional points in the season-long race.
Notable Performances
Pajaree Anannarukarn finished second in the championship—her best result of the year—closing with a career-low 72-hole score at 22-under-par. Anannarukarn recorded 25 birdies throughout the week.
Nelly Korda took third place at 20-under-par, posting steady rounds in the 60s. In her ninth appearance at the event, she was among the most accurate in the field, hitting 13 of 14 fairways and using just 27 putts in the final round. A highlight included an eagle holed out during the last round.
Memorable Moments
Both Stephanie Kyriacou and Hye-Jin Choi recorded holes-in-one during the tournament, adding excitement for fans and players. Kyriacou described her hole-in-one as a perfect shot and expressed joy at hearing the crowd’s reaction.
Season-End Outlook
Thitikul’s victory at Tiburon caps off a dominant season and sets a new standard for LPGA Tour performance. The tournament showcased some of the tour’s top talent and memorable moments heading into the off-season.
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