Overview

• Hwang, 22, finished at 17-under 271 to claim her first LPGA title, edging Hyo Joo Kim by one stroke at Hoakalei Country Club in Hawaii.
• She birdied five of her final six holes, including the last four, to close with a 5-under 67 and overtake the leaders late.
• Competing as a nonmember on a sponsor exemption, she earned eligibility for LPGA membership and will defer full status until 2026, according to her agency.
• The victory paid $450,000 from a $3 million purse, with Minami Katsu third at 15 under and Nelly Korda in a tie for fourth at 14 under.
• Hwang’s win continues the season-long parity on the LPGA and the tour now moves into a five-week Asia swing in Shanghai, South Korea, Malaysia and Japan.