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Jeeno Thitikul's Comeback Secures LPGA Shanghai Title in Dramatic 5-Hole Playoff
Minami Katsu leads by two strokes at 17-under, aiming to become the 12th first-time winner this LPGA season and set a new record for most different winners.
- On Sunday, Jeeno Thitikul rallied from four shots down with five holes to force a playoff and won on the fifth extra hole at Qizhong Garden Golf Club, beating Minami Katsu.
- Minami Katsu vaulted into the lead at Qizhong Garden Golf Club after setting a course record with an 11-under 61 on Friday and holding a two-stroke lead at 17-under after 54 holes.
- On Sunday, Minjee Lee, three-time major winner, fired a 65 while Jin-Young Ko posted a bogey-free 66, and Jenny Bae tied for fourth at 17-under 271.
- The victory made Jeeno Thitikul the LPGA’s first two-time winner this season and extended her player-of-the-year lead with six events remaining, including next month’s $US11 million Tour Championship in Florida.
- With results in Shanghai, the LPGA Tour has seen 26 different champions across 25 events, while Minami Katsu nearly became the 12th first-time winner, tying a record.
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