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Hyo Joo Kim Defends Ford Championship for Back-to-Back LPGA Wins

The win capped a week defined by a 54-hole scoring record.

Overview

  • Kim, who closed out the Ford Championship on Sunday in Phoenix, finished at 28-under 260 to beat Nelly Korda by two shots.
  • She began the final round with a four-shot lead, made a double bogey on the eighth, then restored control with birdies at 10 and 12.
  • Her 25-under total through 54 holes set an LPGA record after two rounds of 61 at Whirlwind Golf Club.
  • A late mistake on the eighth ended her bid to break the 72-hole scoring mark of 257 held by Sei Young Kim.
  • Korda carded a 67 with two eagles to take solo second at 26 under, and Minami Katsu posted a 65 to finish third.