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Rio Takeda Dominates Blue Bay LPGA with Course-Record 64

The 21-year-old Japanese rookie secures her second LPGA title with a six-stroke victory in China.

Japan’s Rio Takeda chips during the final round of the LPGA Blue Bay golf tournament at the Jian Lake Blue Bay Golf Club on March 9, 2025.

Overview

  • Rio Takeda shot a bogey-free 8-under 64 in the final round, equaling the course record at Jian Lake Blue Bay Golf Course in Hainan, China.
  • Her 17-under-par total of 271 secured a commanding six-shot victory, marking the largest winning margin on the LPGA Tour this season.
  • This is Takeda's second LPGA title, following her 2024 Toto Japan Classic win in a six-hole playoff as a non-tour member.
  • Australia's Minjee Lee finished second at 11-under, highlighted by three chip-in eagles during the tournament.
  • Takeda credited her strong driving game for the win and earned $375,000 in prize money, boosting her career earnings significantly.