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Mao Saigo Wins Chevron Championship in Thrilling Five-Way Playoff

The 23-year-old Japanese golfer secured her first LPGA Tour victory with a clutch birdie on the playoff hole.

Apr 27, 2025; The Woodlands, Texas, USA; Mao Saigo of Japan is doused with water after making a birdie putt on the first playoff hole to win The Chevron Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images
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Apr 27, 2025; The Woodlands, Texas, USA; Mao Saigo of Japan is presented with the championship trophy after winning The Chevron Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images
Apr 27, 2025; The Woodlands, Texas, USA; Mao Saigo of Japan raises the championship trophy after winning The Chevron Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Mao Saigo triumphed in a rare five-way sudden-death playoff to win the 2025 Chevron Championship, the LPGA Tour's first major of the season.
  • Saigo clinched the title by birdieing the 18th hole in the playoff, earning her maiden LPGA Tour victory after being the tour’s top rookie last year.
  • The playoff featured five golfers—Saigo, Lindy Duncan, Ariya Jutanugarn, Hyo Joo Kim, and Ruoning Yin—who finished regulation tied at 8 under par.
  • Defending champion and world No. 1 Nelly Korda struggled throughout the tournament, finishing tied for 14th at 2 under par, five shots behind the leaders.
  • Haeran Ryu, a 54-hole co-leader, delivered a stunning eagle chip-in on the final hole but fell two shots short of the playoff after a challenging final round.