▲ Golfer Kang Min-ji
Kang Min-ji achieved her best finish of the season at the LPGA Tour's Meijer LPGA Classic, which featured a total purse of $3.25 million.
On Monday (June 22), in the final fourth round held at Blythefield Country Club (par 72) in Belmont, Michigan, Kang carded one eagle, five birdies, and one bogey, finishing with a 6-under-par score.
With a total of 14-under 274, Kang tied for 5th place, marking her highest finish this season.
Her previous best result this season was a tie for 9th place at the Riviera Maya Open last April.
In her official post-round interview, Kang said, "I gained confidence after a good performance (tied for 19th) at the U.S. Women's Open, and I am satisfied with my current form. I will prepare for next week's major tournament (KPMG Women's PGA Championship) by practicing as I have been and monitoring my condition."
The tournament title went to Miyu Yamashita of Japan, who defeated Lottie Woad of England in a playoff.
Yamashita finished with a total of 17-under 271, tying with Woad. She then secured the win by birdieing the first playoff hole on the 18th hole (par 5), while Woad settled for par.
Yamashita, who claimed her third LPGA Tour victory, received a winner's check of $487,500.
Yamashita, who debuted on the LPGA Tour last year, won the Rookie of the Year award after an impressive performance that included a victory at the major AIG Women's Open.
However, Yamashita is already an established talent with 13 wins on the Japan Ladies Professional Golf Association (JLPGA) Tour.
"There was a gap between me and the leaders on the final day, but I felt really good this week," Yamashita said, sharing her thoughts on the victory.
Woad, who competed against Yamashita, was one stroke ahead until the 17th hole and appeared to be on the verge of winning, but she missed a short par putt on the 18th, forcing a playoff where she ultimately lost.
Lee So-mi finished tied for 10th at 11-under 277, while Lim Jin-hee and Chun In-gee tied for 12th at 10-under 278.
Chun In-gee, who was tied for 4th through the third round, failed to lower her score on the final day as she traded three birdies for three bogeys, falling out of contention for the title.
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