Gifted Markson
Amy Yang secured her first major title with a level-par 72 at the Sahalee Country Club, finishing three strokes ahead of Jin Young Ko, Lilia Vu, and Miyu Yamashita.
Yang, who previously had 12 top-five finishes in majors without a win, dominated the final round, maintaining her composure to clinch the victory.
Yang entered the final day with a two-shot lead and quickly solidified her position.
Her impressive performance saw her extend the lead to seven strokes midway through the round.
Despite a late wobble where she dropped three shots in a two-hole stretch, Yang’s early efforts left her with enough cushion to stave off any significant challenge from her competitors.
The world No. 25 started strong, firing her approach to close range to set up an opening-hole birdie.
However, she missed an opportunity to capitalize on the par-five second hole. This allowed her playing partners, Lauren Hartlage and Miyu Yamashita, to convert their birdie chances and narrow the gap to two strokes.
Yang’s steadiness throughout the round was key to her victory. Even as she stumbled in the final holes, her substantial lead gave little hope to the chasing pack.
She closed out the round with a level-par 72, securing a comfortable victory over the three-way tie for second place.
This win marks a significant milestone in Yang’s career, as she finally overcomes the hurdle of winning a major championship after numerous near-misses.
Her triumph at Sahalee Country Club is a testament to her resilience and skill, heralding a new chapter in her golfing journey.