Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Minjee Lee Clinches Third Major at KPMG Women’s PGA Championship

Lee ended a 19-month winless streak by weathering swirling winds at Frisco’s Fields Ranch East to capture the championship.

Overview

  • Lee shot a final-round 2-over 74 to finish at 4-under 284, three strokes clear of Auston Kim and Chanettee Wannasaen at 287.
  • She began the day with a four-stroke lead over Jeeno Thitikul and secured key birdies on holes 14 and 15 to maintain her advantage despite early bogeys.
  • The win marked Lee’s third major title, her 11th career LPGA victory, and earned her $1.8 million from the record $12 million purse.
  • PGA Frisco’s Fields Ranch East challenged competitors with firm greens and gusty conditions, producing the highest major scoring average in nearly two decades.
  • Jeeno Thitikul, who led after the first two rounds, tied for fourth at one-over 289, while world No. 1 Nelly Korda closed outside contention.