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Angel Yin Claims Honda LPGA Thailand with Record-Setting Performance

The 26-year-old Californian secured her second LPGA Tour title, edging Japan's Akie Iwai by one stroke with a 28-under-par finish.

  • Angel Yin's 28-under-par score tied the all-time low for an LPGA tournament, matching Lydia Ko's 2021 record at the LOTTE Championship.
  • Yin fended off a strong final-round charge by Akie Iwai, who shot a remarkable 61 but fell one stroke short of victory.
  • The win marks Yin's second LPGA title, following her 2023 playoff victory at the Buick LPGA Shanghai.
  • Yin's triumph earned her $255,000 in prize money and propelled her to the top of the Race to CME Globe standings with 623 points.
  • The Honda LPGA Thailand kicks off the LPGA's Asian swing, with upcoming tournaments in Singapore and China in early March.
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