Yuri Yoshida secured her first LPGA Tour victory at the South Korea tournament held at Pine Beach Golf Links. The 26-year-old Japanese golfer finished at 17-under 271, edging out Haeran Ryu and Hye-Jin Choi by one stroke. After a dramatic final round where both Yoshida and overnight leader Ryu bogeyed the 18th hole, Yoshida maintained her composure with a crucial birdie at the 17th to seal the win.
Ryu, who started the day with a four-shot lead, struggled with a 73 in the final round to finish at 16-under 272. Hye-Jin Choi also tied for second at 16-under, continuing her search for a maiden LPGA victory in 125 starts. Defending champion Sei Young Kim finished in a tie for 55th.
The LPGA Tour now heads to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, for the Maybank Championship.
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