Shuri Sakuma captured her maiden LPGA Tour title at the Toto Japan Classic, finishing with a 72-hole total of 20-under 268. The Japanese golfer closed with an 8-under 64 on Sunday to secure a four-stroke victory over Aki Iwai. Sakuma, an eight-time winner on the LPGA of Japan Tour, became eligible for the LPGA Tour with the victory and earned $315,000.
Aki Iwai held a one-stroke lead after the third round but carded a 71 in the final round. Erika Hara finished third, five shots back. Arpichaya Yubol and Yuna Araki tied for fourth, six shots off the pace.
Defending champion Nasa Hataoka tied for sixth, seven shots behind the winner. The Toto Japan Classic marked the finale of the LPGA's late-season Asian swing.
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