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Ingrid Lindblad Secures First LPGA Tour Victory at JM Eagle LA Championship

The Swedish rookie triumphed with a final-round 68, holding off Akie Iwai's late push at El Caballero Country Club.

LPGA rookie Ingrid Lindblad lines up a putt on the 17th green during the second round of the JM Eagle LA Championship on Friday afternoon at El Caballero Country Club in Tarzana. Lindblad shot a 9-under-par 63 to grab a share of the lead midway through the tournament. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
Lexi Thompson hits to the 14th green during the first round of the LPGA’s JM Eagle LA Championship golf tournament at El Caballero Country Club, Thursday, April 17, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/William Liang)
Akie Iwai of Japan has a share of the lead at the LGA Tour's LA Championship heading into the final round
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Overview

  • Ingrid Lindblad claimed her maiden LPGA Tour title in just her third start, finishing at 21-under 277 after a composed final round of 68.
  • Akie Iwai, tied with Lindblad entering the final round, faltered with a bogey on the 18th hole to finish one stroke behind at 20-under.
  • The championship featured a dynamic leaderboard, with standout performances including Iwai’s third-round 64 and Lindblad’s career-best 63 in round two.
  • The tournament was held at El Caballero Country Club due to renovations at Wilshire Country Club, with plans to return to Wilshire next year.
  • This event concluded the LPGA’s West Coast swing and served as preparation for the season's first major, the Chevron Championship, starting Thursday in Houston.