Overview

• Playing on a sponsor’s exemption, Hwang closed with a 5-under 67, birdieing five of the last six holes and the final four at Hoakalei Country Club.
• Her 17-under 271 total edged fellow South Korean Kim Hyo-joo by one stroke, with Japan’s Minami Katsu third at 15 under.
• The victory pays $450,000 and grants the option to join the LPGA immediately without going through Q-Series.
• Hwang became the 26th different LPGA winner in 25 events this season, tying the tour record for most unique champions in a year.
• The LPGA schedule now moves to a five-week Asia swing following the Hawaii stop.