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Time of India
21-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Swedish rookie Ingrid Lindblad claims first LPGA victory at JM Eagle LA Championship
Ingrid Lindblad poses with the trophy after winning the LPGA JM Eagle LA Championship golf tournament at El Caballero Country Club, Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh) Ingrid Lindblad , the Swedish rookie who made waves as an amateur, has secured her first LPGA victory just three starts into her rookie season. The 25-year-old former LSU standout won the 2025 JM Eagle LA Championship with a 21-under total, defeating fellow rookie Akie Iwai by one stroke in a thrilling finish at El Caballero Country Club in Tarzana, California. A Confident Rookie with Big Goals Lindblad, who had a storied college career at LSU, including 15 wins and a stint as the No. 1-ranked amateur in the world, wasted no time making her mark as a professional. Her triumph at the JM Eagle LA Championship came just three events into her LPGA career, underscoring her confidence and readiness for the big stage. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Invest $200 in Amazon without buying stocks to earn a second salary Marketsall Sign Up Undo In an emotional moment after the win, Lindblad hugged her mother, Cecilia, who had just arrived from Sweden to support her for the month. The victory also secured Lindblad a spot in the U.S. Women's Open, making her rookie season even more impactful. "'I don't think winning is that crazy of a goal,' Ingrid Lindblad said last fall when discussing her expectations for her rookie season. Turns out, she was right." A Nail-Biting Finish The final round was filled with drama, as Lindblad started the day tied for the lead with Iwai. Lindblad shot a steady 4-under 68, while Iwai faltered in the final moments, missing a par-saving putt on the 18th hole, which gave Lindblad the victory by one shot. With three players finishing just two strokes behind, including Lauren Coughlin, Esther Henseleit, and Miyu Yamashita, it was clear that the competition was fierce. World No. 1 Nelly Korda finished 16th after a challenging round, but it was Lindblad's day, as the young Swede showed poise and composure under pressure. "You could tell she's super talented and really good at what she does," said Coughlin, who had played with Lindblad in the past and was not surprised by her success. Following in Annika's Footsteps Lindblad's victory was a historic one. Not only did she become the second rookie to win on the LPGA this season, but she also joined a select group of players to win on the same course where Annika Sorenstam claimed her 50th career victory back in 2004. Lindblad, who idolizes Sorenstam, will surely be looking to follow in the footsteps of the Hall of Famer as she continues to build her career. As for the future, Lindblad is eager to keep up the momentum. "We're not here to mess around," she said of her fellow rookies, highlighting the strength of this year's debut class. The win not only boosted her confidence but also earned her a $562,500 paycheck, with a bright future ahead. In the coming weeks, Lindblad will compete in the first major of the season, the Chevron Championship , and with her first LPGA title in hand, the sky's the limit for the rising Swedish star. Get the latest IPL 2025 updates on Times of India , including match schedules , team squads , points table and IPL live score for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Don't miss the list of players in the race for IPL Orange Cap and IPL Purple cap .
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Why Asterisk Talley has 'less pressure' playing LPGA event than last time she played El Cab
Asterisk Talley will have more energy this week at El Caballero Country Club than the last time she teed it up there. Last summer, Talley made the final of the U.S. Golf Association's U.S. Girls' Junior, falling to Rianne Malixi in the 36-hole final. In addition to two rounds of stroke play, Talley played seven rounds of match play, and on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, there were two matches per day, with the championship taking place on Saturday. Advertisement In total, the now-16-year-old Talley played 154 holes of golf that week, significantly less than she will at this week's LPGA JM Eagle LA Championship. "Definitely tiring at the U.S. Girls', getting to play like 11 rounds in a week," Talley said of her experience that week. "But it's always fun playing here. Such a great course, and I'm excited to be here again and have a little less pressure, not playing 36 in a day or anything." Asterisk Talley of United States is seen on the No. 6 hole during the final round of the Augusta National Women's Amateur at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 05, 2025. A professional event providing less pressure than a junior one may seem crazy to most amateurs, but not to Talley. She was also a finalist at the U.S. Women's Amateur three weeks after her runner-up finish at the Girls' Junior, again falling to Malixi in the final. She won the U.S. Women's Amateur Four-Ball earlier in the summer and the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley. Advertisement As if her resume wasn't impressive enough, Talley tied low am honors at the U.S. Women's Open and was on the U.S. Curtis Cup team, topping world No. 1 amateur Lottie Woad in Sunday Singles. And two weeks ago, she finished runner-up at the Augusta National Women's Amateur. Now, she's in the field at the LA Championship on a sponsor exemption, taking Malixi's spot after she was forced to withdraw from a back injury that also saw her pull out of ANWA. "It's great to get more experience; super grateful for the invite and getting to play here again," Talley said. "I love playing here. This is a great course. It's good to have some course knowledge, experience here. It's just great to have just a drive down to this event and get another start under my belt." Talley, whose first name means "little star" in Greek, has become one of the brightest stars in amateur golf in recent years. At ANWA, she talked about her interest in playing college golf, and every single team in the country will try to recruit Talley, but she has plenty of time before then and now. Advertisement Her confidence stands out on the golf course. Even last year when she was breaking onto the scene, she had the mental maturity of a savvy veteran, and she constantly finds her way to the top of leaderboards, whether she's playing an LPGA event or amongst the best amateurs in the world. "I think I'm pretty confident coming off a couple of good tournaments this year already and just knowing I've played events like this before and I've done well enough to compete with these players," Talley said. "I just try to treat every tournament the same and not put one above the other or anything." In addition to playing the LA Championship this week, Talley is one of eight amateurs in the field next week at the first women's major championship of the year, the Chevron Championship in The Woodlands, Texas. Talley is becoming a frequent face and name at the biggest events in women's golf. Don't expect that to change anytime soon. Advertisement "Just knowing that I've got more comfortable with these types of players, that even in amateur golf there is players that are better than like what people think I am," Talley said. "People think that I don't measure up, I think, to people that are here and in other amateur events. "I think I'm trying to prove my game every week to show how good I am in my eyes and how in other people's eyes as well. I just think it's great to get experience and to prove myself and build my confidence in these events and bring that with me to other events I play in in the future." This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Asterisk Talley is confident ahead of LPGA's JM Eagle LA Championship
USA Today
16-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Why Asterisk Talley has 'less pressure' playing LPGA event than last time she played El Cab
Why Asterisk Talley has 'less pressure' playing LPGA event than last time she played El Cab Asterisk Talley will have more energy this week at El Caballero Country Club than the last time she teed it up there. Last summer, Talley made the final of the U.S. Golf Association's U.S. Girls' Junior, falling to Rianne Malixi in the 36-hole final. In addition to two rounds of stroke play, Talley played seven rounds of match play, and on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, there were two matches per day, with the championship taking place on Saturday. In total, the now-16-year-old Talley played 154 holes of golf that week, significantly less than she will at this week's LPGA JM Eagle LA Championship. "Definitely tiring at the U.S. Girls', getting to play like 11 rounds in a week," Talley said of her experience that week. "But it's always fun playing here. Such a great course, and I'm excited to be here again and have a little less pressure, not playing 36 in a day or anything." A professional event providing less pressure than a junior one may seem crazy to most amateurs, but not to Talley. She was also a finalist at the U.S. Women's Amateur three weeks after her runner-up finish at the Girls' Junior, again falling to Malixi in the final. She won the U.S. Women's Amateur Four-Ball earlier in the summer and the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley. As if her resume wasn't impressive enough, Talley tied low am honors at the U.S. Women's Open and was on the U.S. Curtis Cup team, topping world No. 1 amateur Lottie Woad in Sunday Singles. And two weeks ago, she finished runner-up at the Augusta National Women's Amateur. Now, she's in the field at the LA Championship on a sponsor exemption, taking Malixi's spot after she was forced to withdraw from a back injury that also saw her pull out of ANWA. "It's great to get more experience; super grateful for the invite and getting to play here again," Talley said. "I love playing here. This is a great course. It's good to have some course knowledge, experience here. It's just great to have just a drive down to this event and get another start under my belt." Talley, whose first name means "little star" in Greek, has become one of the brightest stars in amateur golf in recent years. At ANWA, she talked about her interest in playing college golf, and every single team in the country will try to recruit Talley, but she has plenty of time before then and now. Her confidence stands out on the golf course. Even last year when she was breaking onto the scene, she had the mental maturity of a savvy veteran, and she constantly finds her way to the top of leaderboards, whether she's playing an LPGA event or amongst the best amateurs in the world. "I think I'm pretty confident coming off a couple of good tournaments this year already and just knowing I've played events like this before and I've done well enough to compete with these players," Talley said. "I just try to treat every tournament the same and not put one above the other or anything." In addition to playing the LA Championship this week, Talley is one of eight amateurs in the field next week at the first women's major championship of the year, the Chevron Championship in The Woodlands, Texas. Talley is becoming a frequent face and name at the biggest events in women's golf. Don't expect that to change anytime soon. "Just knowing that I've got more comfortable with these types of players, that even in amateur golf there is players that are better than like what people think I am," Talley said. "People think that I don't measure up, I think, to people that are here and in other amateur events. "I think I'm trying to prove my game every week to show how good I am in my eyes and how in other people's eyes as well. I just think it's great to get experience and to prove myself and build my confidence in these events and bring that with me to other events I play in in the future."
