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Lydia Ko Wins HSBC Women’s World ChampionshipLPGA Title

The Olympic champion triumphed in Singapore with a four-stroke victory, adding 'Asia's Major' to her career achievements.

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SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE - MARCH 02: Lydia Ko of New Zealand poses with the trophy following victory on Day Four of the HSBC Women's World Championship 2025 at Sentosa Golf Club on March 02, 2025 in Singapore.
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Lydia Ko of New Zealand plays a tee shot during round three of the HSBC Women's Championship

Overview

  • Lydia Ko claimed her first HSBC Women’s World Championship title with a 13-under-par 275, finishing four strokes ahead of Jeeno Thitikul and Ayaka Furue.
  • This victory marks Ko’s 23rd career LPGA title and her first win in Singapore after 11 attempts at the tournament.
  • Ko’s performance included three consecutive birdies on the 6th, 7th, and 8th holes, solidifying her lead on the final day despite two bogeys on the back nine.
  • With the $360,000 winner’s prize, Ko moved into second place on the LPGA’s all-time career money list, trailing only Annika Sorenstam.
  • Jeeno Thitikul and Ayaka Furue tied for second place, while Charley Hull, who started the final round one shot behind Ko, finished in a tie for fourth after a challenging day.