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Kupcho Ends Three-Year Drought with ShopRite LPGA Classic Victory

Her decisive finish at Seaview Hotel & Country Club held off Lee Il-hee’s late surge under blustery conditions

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Lee Il-hee of South Korea (foreground) congratulates Jennifer Kupcho of the United States on winning the ShopRite LPGA Classic at Seaview Golf Club's Bay Course in Galloway, New Jersey, on June 8, 2025, in this Getty Images photo. (Yonhap)
Lee Il-hee of South Korea smiles while walking on the 18th green during the final round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic at Seaview Golf Club's Bay Course in Galloway, New Jersey, on June 8, 2025, in this Getty Images photo. (Yonhap)
American Jennifer Kupcho hits a tee shot on the way to victory in the LPGA Shoprite Classic in New Jersey

Overview

  • Kupcho carded a final-round 66 with birdies on three of the last five holes to finish 15-under 198 and secure a one-stroke victory
  • Lee Il-hee recorded a three-under 68 to finish second, showcasing resilience after battling a career-threatening shoulder injury
  • Kim Sei-young’s six-under 65 featured a hole-in-one eagle at the 17th hole and earned her sole possession of third place at 12-under 201
  • The 54-hole ShopRite LPGA Classic at Seaview Hotel & Country Club in Galloway, New Jersey, was played under rain and strong winds
  • Kupcho’s triumph is her first LPGA Tour victory since her three-win 2022 season and the third of her career