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Yin Triumphs Again in Shanghai Golf Classic
18 Oct
Summary
- Ruoning Yin won her second Buick LPGA Shanghai title by one shot.
- Yin birdied holes 16 and 17 to secure the victory on Sunday.
- She earned $480,000 from the $3.2 million purse for her seventh LPGA win.
Ruoning Yin has once again claimed the Buick LPGA Shanghai title, marking her second victory in her home country of China. The 24-year-old star golfer shot a final-round 4-under 68 to secure a one-shot lead over Hye-Jin Choi. Yin's crucial birdies on holes 16 and 17 propelled her to victory at the Sheshan Golf Club, a different venue than her previous win.
This triumph represents Yin's seventh career LPGA Tour win and comes with a $480,000 share of the $3.2 million purse. She finished with a total score of 11 under par, outlasting a competitive field of 81 players, including 11 of the world's top-25.
Yin expressed immense pride in her team and herself, highlighting her patience throughout the challenging course conditions, which she likened to a major championship. Despite a couple of putts narrowly missing, her putting proved decisive when it mattered most.
For Hye-Jin Choi, this marked another close call, as she was unable to convert her 54-hole lead into a win, finishing second for the seventh time in her career. Yin's performance, including hitting all 14 fairways and needing only 26 putts, demonstrates her strong form this season.
