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Hwang Wins Maiden LPGA Tour Event at Lotte Championship
Youmin Hwang secured her first LPGA title with a late birdie surge, finishing 17-under to end a 25-tournament streak without repeat winners, in her sixth LPGA start.
- On Saturday, Youmin Hwang won the LOTTE Championship at Hoakalei Country Club, finishing 17-under 271 for her first LPGA Tour title.
- Hwang's late run included a decisive birdie on the 17th, tying her for the lead after Katsu and Kim bogeyed the hole in the final round.
- A closing surge gave Hwang the edge with a one-shot victory over Hyo Joo Kim, who finished second on 16 under after closing with a 68.
- By winning, Youmin Hwang secured an LPGA Tour card for the first time and may accept membership immediately or defer to the 2026 season.
- Amid a season of many winners, Hwang is the 26th different winner through 25 events, tying the LPGA record as the tour heads to Asia for five straight weeks.
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Hwang goes on late birdie binge to win Lotte by a shot | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Youmin Hwang wandered off in the wrong direction on moving day. But she regained her magical sense of direction of two days prior when it mattered most, down the stretch of the final round at the LPGA’s Lotte Championship presented by Hoakalei on Saturday.
·Honolulu, United States
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Youmin Hwang rides birdie run to Lotte Championship, 1st LPGA Tour crown
South Korea's Youmin Hwang birdied five of the last six holes, including four straight to finish the round and capture the Lotte Championship for her first LPGA Tour victory on Saturday in Ewa Beach, Hawaii.
·Jackson, United States
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