Jeeno Thitikul just locked up her third LPGA Tour title of the season, absolutely firing an 8-under 64 on Sunday at The Standard Portland Classic. This 23-year-old phenom secured a one-shot victory at Columbia Edgewater Country Club, proving once again she’s on another level right now.
How She Did It: Birdie Blitz in Portland
The final round was pure domination for Thitikul. She kicked things off with an insane run of five straight birdies early in her round, setting the tone for what would be an incredible 8-under 64. That kind of clutch performance is just wild to watch, especially when she finished at a staggering 22-under 266 overall! It wasn’t an easy win either, with an all-Thailand finish pushing her. Arpichaya Yubol shot a 67 and Chanettee Wannasaen a 63, both tying for second. Sophia Schubert, who led after 54 holes, couldn’t hold on, ending up fourth after a 71. Thitikul just took control when it mattered most.
A New Queen on the Horizon?
This win isn’t just another trophy for Thitikul, it’s her tenth LPGA career title! Can you believe it? At only 23 years old, she’s now the eighth player in LPGA history to hit 10 wins before turning 24. That’s some legendary company she’s joining! She’s also right there with Nelly Korda as a three-time winner this season on the LPGA. She pocketed a cool $300,000 for this victory, pushing her career earnings closer to the $20 million mark. What an absolute run she’s on.
What’s next for Thitikul? With three wins already this season and a career milestone like this under her belt, it’s clear she’s not just a contender, she’s a force. The LPGA Tour better be ready, because this young superstar is just getting started, and she’s hungry for more.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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