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Hyo Joo Kim Wins Founders Cup Wire to Wire, Edges Nelly Korda by One

Her victory at Sharon Heights was her eighth LPGA title, worth $450,000 from a $3 million purse.

May 30, 2025; Erin, Wisconsin, USA; Hyo Joo Kim tees off at the 1st hole during the second round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
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Kim Hyo-joo of South Korea (C) is congratulated by fellow players after winning the Fortinet Founders Cup at Sharon Heights Golf and Country Club in Menlo Park, California, on March 22, 2026, in this Getty Images photo. (Yonhap)
Kim Hyo-joo of South Korea imitates a selfie with the trophy after winning the Fortinet Founders Cup at Sharon Heights Golf and Country Club in Menlo Park, California, on March 22, 2026, in this Getty Images photo. (Yonhap)

Overview

  • Kim closed with a 1-over 73 to finish at 16-under 272 after leading the tournament after every round.
  • Korda carded a 69 and pulled even after 10 holes before a three-putt bogey on 17 left her at 15 under.
  • Key par saves on the par-3 13th and 17th holes helped Kim protect her late lead.
  • The Founders Cup was staged at Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club for the first time.
  • It was Kim’s second Founders Cup win and eighth LPGA title, and the tour now moves to the Ford Championship where she is the defending champion.