Golf: Lee wins Women's PGA C'ship, Japan's Iwai 4th, Yamashita 6th
Overnight leader Lee shot a 2-over-par 74 in the final round at the Fields Ranch East golf course in Frisco, Texas, but comfortably held on to a three-stroke victory with a 4-under total of 284 to secure her third major title and first since the 2022 U.S. Women's Open.
Chanettee Wannasaen of Thailand and Auston Kim of the United States tied for second at 1-under, while tour rookie Iwai finished alongside Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand at 1-over to make the top 10 at a major for the first time.
"It was positive that I managed to persevere throughout the day. I got the reward at the end," said the 22-year-old Iwai after carding four birdies and three bogeys.
Iwai, who won her first title on tour in May at the Mexico Riviera Maya Open, was nonetheless keeping her feet on the ground despite a promising start.
"I don't think it's close," she said, regarding her chance of winning a major in the near future. "Did I get a confidence boost? Just a little bit."
Yamashita, also a tour rookie, had two birdies, one bogey and one double bogey for a 73 to finish in a tie with American Angel Yin.
"It was tough again today. But I really learned a lot playing in the same group as (major winners) Nelly Korda and Lexi Thompson," the 23-year-old said. "I'll work hard to up my level with my short game."
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