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Prize money payouts for every LPGA player at the Mexico Riviera Maya Open
Prize money payouts for every LPGA player at the Mexico Riviera Maya Open

USA Today

time25-05-2025

  • Sport
  • USA Today

Prize money payouts for every LPGA player at the Mexico Riviera Maya Open

Prize money payouts for every LPGA player at the Mexico Riviera Maya Open The highly-decorated 2025 LPGA rookie class is living up to its billing. Japan's Chisato Iwai became the third rookie on tour to win this season, joining Japan's Rio Takeda (Blue Bay LPGA) and Sweden's Ingrid Lindblad (JM Eagle LA Championship). While Chisato's twin sister Akie (who tied for 16th in Mexico) boasts a pair of runner-up finishes so far this year, Chisato's only headline prior to this week's inaugural 2025 Mexico Riviera Maya Open at Mayakoba was a slow-play penalty she received in Utah, where she ultimately missed the cut. Chisato came out firing on Sunday in Mexico, where she entered the final round trailing another rookie, Jenny Bae, by one stroke. Five birdies over the first six holes built a commanding lead she never relinquished. An eight-time winner on the JLPGA, Chisato closed with a 66 to finish six strokes ahead of Bae. Iwai earned $375,000 for the victory and heads next to the U.S. Women's Open at Erin Hills in Wisconsin. Prize money payouts for the 2025 Mexico Riviera Maya Open

LPGA Tour Rookie Crushes the Field at Riviera Maya Open
LPGA Tour Rookie Crushes the Field at Riviera Maya Open

Newsweek

time25-05-2025

  • Sport
  • Newsweek

LPGA Tour Rookie Crushes the Field at Riviera Maya Open

Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The LPGA Tour headed south of the border this week for the Mexico Riviera Maya Open at Mayakoba. The event attracted several top stars including Linn Grant, Charley Hull and Gabriela Ruffels, but it is a rookie who stole the headlines. Japanese sensation Chisato Iwai crushed the field for what turned out to be a six-shot victory. She started the final round at 6-under after 54 holes, but by the 13th hole on Sunday she had stormed into the lead, no less than eight shots clear of her main rivals. Iwai finished the front nine with five birdies and no bogeys, and added two more birdies on the 11th and 13th holes. It was not until the 14th that she made her first bogey of the day, but her lead was still seven strokes over American Jenny Bae. Through the first three rounds, Iwai remained in the thick part of the leaderboard after scores of 68, 74 and 68. Her best round of the LPGA Tour season so far is a 65 at the Honda LPGA Thailand (second round). Chisato Iwai of Japan plays her shot from the 17th tee during the final round of the Riviera Maya Open at Mayakoba 2025 at El Camaleon at Mayakoba on May 25, 2025 in Playa del... Chisato Iwai of Japan plays her shot from the 17th tee during the final round of the Riviera Maya Open at Mayakoba 2025 at El Camaleon at Mayakoba on May 25, 2025 in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. MoreWith the win, Iwai became the third rookie to win this season, joining compatriot Rio Takeda, who won the Blue Bay LPGA in March, and former World No. 1 amateur Ingrid Lindblad, who won the JM Eagle LA Championship in April. By the way, Chisato's twin sister, Akie Iwai, has come close to winning twice this season, in Thailand (she finished one stroke behind Angel Yin) and in Los Angeles (she finished just one stroke behind Lindblad). Akie is also in her rookie season on the LPGA Tour. Chisato has played in seven LPGA Tour events, not counting the Mexico Riviera Maya Open. She has made five cuts and her best finish was a tie for 11th at the JM Eagle LA Championship. It was only a matter of time, however, before the 22-year-old would showcase her quality at the highest level. Prior to joining the LPGA Tour, she won seven tournaments on the Japanese professional circuit (between 2022 and 2024) and added another title this season. In addition, Chisato Iwai earned her LPGA Tour card by finishing second at the Q-School in December 2024. More Golf: LPGA Star Charley Hull Reveals Unbelievable Golf Reason She Started Smoking

Jenny Bae, daughter of chicken farmers, grows lead to 2 shots at LPGA's Mexico Riviera Maya
Jenny Bae, daughter of chicken farmers, grows lead to 2 shots at LPGA's Mexico Riviera Maya

USA Today

time24-05-2025

  • Sport
  • USA Today

Jenny Bae, daughter of chicken farmers, grows lead to 2 shots at LPGA's Mexico Riviera Maya

Jenny Bae, daughter of chicken farmers, grows lead to 2 shots at LPGA's Mexico Riviera Maya "LPGA rookie, daughter of chicken farmers, wins first event." There are 18 holes to go, but that would be one heck of a headline. Jenny Bae can make that a reality Sunday at the 2025 Mexico Riviera Maya Open Mayakoba, the LPGA's return to Mexico after being away for eight years. Bae shot a 2-under 70 on Saturday to get to 8 under, two shots clear of the field. Chisato Iwai, who posted 4-under 68, is tied at 6 under alongside Yahui Zhang, who also shot a 68. Gabi Ruffels shot a 1-under 71 and sits solo fourth after 54 holes. Somi Lee also shot 68 at El Camaleon Golf Course and is tied for fifth along with Haeji Kang, Lindy Duncan, Aline Krauter, Hye-Jin Choi, Miranda Wang and Brianna Do. Bae's family owns a chicken farm in Maysville, Georgia, where for the last 10 years Peter and Hannah Bae have been growing for Wayne-Sanderson Farms. They raise more than 450,000 chickens a year. Last year, as Jenny embarked on her second year on the Epson Tour and money ran tight, Wayne-Sanderson offered to partner in a different way – as her sponsor. Bae has made three cuts in six outings in 2025, including the last two events. Her best outing was a tie for 11th at the JM Eagle LA Championship five weeks ago. Golfweek's Beth Ann Nichols contributed to this article.

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