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Boutier Edges Past Field at ShopRite LPGA

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Celine Boutier rallied from a four-shot deficit to capture the ShopRite LPGA title, firing a 5-under 66 in the final round. The French golfer made three crucial birdies around the turn to overtake Soo Bin Joo, who led by four shots before collapsing. Boutier's victory came on a challenging course where she rarely got in trouble.

Boutier's 7 career LPGA titles and 12 worldwide victories now include this emotional win at a tournament she calls "very special." The 32-year-old French player had struggled early this year, with a tie for ninth her best finish in 10 tournaments. Her turnaround began recently, though she didn't expect it to come together this week specifically.

The ShopRite LPGA, one of only two 54-hole events on the LPGA schedule, featured a weakened field with only one top-10 player due to the U.S. Women's Open next week. Boutier posted at 9-under 204, with Arpichaya Yubol finishing second after a 66. Joo tied for fourth after her collapse, while Boutier secured her place in golf history.