Overview

• The 22-year-old KLPGA player closed with a 5-under 67, birdieing five of her last six holes to post 17-under 271 at Hoakalei Country Club.
• Hwang won by one shot over Kim Hyo-joo at 16 under, with Japan’s Minami Katsu third at 15 under.
• Playing on a sponsor’s exemption as a nonmember, she earned the option to join the LPGA immediately and will delay membership until 2026, her agency said.
• The victory paid $450,000 and was Hwang’s first LPGA win in her sixth career start.
• Her triumph ties the tour mark for most unique winners in a season at 26 through 25 events as the LPGA heads to its Asia swing next week.