Jeeno Thitikul birdied the 72nd hole Sunday to win the CME Group Tour Championship and earn the largest check in LPGA history.
Thitikul made a 5-foot putt on the final hole at Tiburon Golf Club to beat Angel Yin by a shot and collect the $4 million first-place prize.
Jeeno Thitikul finishes with EAGLE-BIRDIE to win the CME Group Tour Championship and $4 million! 🔥🤯
— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) November 24, 2024
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The putt was set up by a gorgeous approach shot into 18th green.
GOLF SHOT. 🥶🎯
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Jeeno Thitikul hits it close on 18 to put the pressure on Angel Yin.
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And all this came on the heels of an eagle at the par-5 17th. Thitikul was trailing Yin by two shots when she drew even with this putt.
ALL TIED AT THE TOP. 🤯🦅
— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) November 24, 2024
Jeeno Thitikul with a CLUTCH eagle on 17!
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Thitikul shot 7-under 65 to Yin’s 66 in the final round to finish one shot clear at 22 under.