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Kim A-lim Wins Lotte Championship
South Korean golfer Kim A-lim wins the Lotte Championship, securing her second LPGA Tour title.
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Kim A-LimNataliya GusevaAmy YangRyu Hae-RanNasa Hataoka
- How did the final round unfold?
- The final round saw a tight competition between Kim, Guseva, and Hataoka. Kim maintained her lead despite some late challenges, ultimately securing her win with a birdie on the 18th hole.
- Who won the Lotte Championship?
- Kim A-lim won the Lotte Championship with a score of 18-under 270, securing her second LPGA Tour title and first since 2020. She finished two strokes ahead of Nataliya Guseva.
- What was Kim A-lim's winning score?
- Kim's victory earned her a $450,000 winner's check and marked the third South Korean win on the LPGA Tour this year. Her performance propelled her into the top 25 of the Race to CME Globe standings.
- Where was the Lotte Championship held?
- The Lotte Championship was held at Hoakalei Country Club in Ewa Beach, Hawaii. Kim's victory ended a 1,426-day drought since her last LPGA win at the 2020 U.S. Women's Open.
- What is the significance of Kim's win regarding the CME Group Tour Championship?
- Kim's win projects her to jump into the top 25 of the Race to CME Globe standings, securing her place in the season-ending CME Group Tour Championship.