Jeeno Thitikul, a professional golfer from Thailand, made headlines by winning the CME Group Tour Championship, solidifying her status as one of the top players in women’s golf. She finished the tournament with a 4-under 68 on Sunday for a 26-under 262 total. This makes it her third victory of the year on the LPGA Tour. This notable win—in addition to $4 million in damages awarded—$4 million payday!
Thitikul’s play illustrated her youth and resilience during the weeklong tournament. She opened her tournament with tremendous force, cementing her status as the highest-ranked competitor in the women’s world rankings. Masterfully, she built a staggering six-shot lead against rival Nelly Korda. The young golfer demonstrated her consistency by birdieing both the 10th and 13th holes, which contributed to her eventual four-shot victory.
Congratulations to Thitikul on this tremendous victory! She now joins Jin Young Ko, as the only other player to win consecutive titles at the CME Group Tour Championship. As impressive as her year has been, this accomplishment underscores just how remarkable her 2023 has been. She won prominent victories and set one of the lowest scoring averages in the tour’s history.
With Nelly Korda failing to win the championship, her ranking has now been displaced by Thitikul. This four-prong shift serves to magnify how remarkable Thitikul’s breakneck ascent through the ranks of the sport is. Thitikul’s amazing win is an even more amazing personal milestone for her. Finally, it’s a seismic moment for women’s golf, as she takes home one of the biggest purses in her sport’s history.
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