Posted on January 22, 2024 in News.
First victory of the year for Lydia Ko
Leader at the start of the last lap, Lydia Ko held her place to win the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions. This is her 20th victory on the LPGA Tour. With a total of -14, the New Zealander won with a two-shot lead over the American Alexa Pano. Lilia Vu, world number 1, finished 18th at -1.
Lydia Ko is crowned at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions! This is her 20th victory on the LPGA Tour. Leader at the start of the last round, the New Zealander led the entire last day, little worried except on the last holes where Alexa Pano came back to three shots. Despite a bogey on her last hole, Lydia Ko won with a two-stroke lead and lifted the trophy of the first tournament of the season. This victory already comes 12 years after his first victory on the best circuit in the world!
Beginning 2024 with her 20th LPGA Tour title 💪
Lydia Ko is the #HGVLPGA champion! pic.twitter.com/WAe1TSOOEV
- LPGA (@LPGA) January 21, 2024
Alexa Pano, in the last groups, perhaps woke up too late with three birdies on her last five holes. She scored 70 (-2) and still finished in a good second place in Orlando.
Canadian Brooke M. Henderson completes the podium, four shots behind Ko, thanks to a solid final round of 68 (-4), without any bogey.
Difficult last round for world number 1 Lilia Vu. Never in the game this week, Vu started strong in his round with four birdies in eight holes, but the machine stalled. She finally finished her round in 71 (-1) and took 18th place in the ranking.
Very long last day for Danielle Kang, winner of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. The American Solheim Cup player returns one. card of 82 (+10), with three double bogeys.
The #HGVLPGA wrapped on Sunday and Lydia Ko walked away a champion 🏆
FULL LEADERBOARD ⬇️ https://t.co/MklsYltrZ6
- LPGA (@LPGA) January 21, 2024
To find the complete leaderboard for the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions: click here.
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