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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.

  • 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.
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