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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 of the United States celebrates the birdie on the 9th green during the third round of the Honda LPGA Thailand 2025 at Siam Country Club on February 22, 2025 in Chon Buri, Thailand.
American Angel Yin matched the all-time low LPGA tournament record on Saturday to win the Honda Open in Thailand with a score of 28-under-par

Overview

  • 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.