Thai golfer Jeeno Thitikul has secured a rare back-to-back title at the CME Group Tour Championship, which marks only the second time in LPGA history that she has achieved this feat. The 22-year-old from Thailand successfully defended her title, holding off compatriot Pajaree Anannarukarn by four shots.
Thitikul's dominant performance saw her fire a four-under-par 68 to finish on 26 under, securing the $4m (£3.1m) winner's prize, along with the LPGA player of the year award and Vare Trophy for season low-scoring average. Her victory marked a remarkable recovery from a wrist injury that forced her to miss last week's tournament in Dallas.
The win solidified Thitikul's position as world number one and made her only the second golfer to achieve back-to-back LPGA Tour Championship titles, following in the footsteps of South Korean golfers Ko Jin-young. When asked about her victory, Thitikul credited playing in the final tournament for giving her a boost of energy.
Thailand's Pajaree Anannarukarn came close to dethroning her countrywoman but ultimately fell short by four shots. English pair Lottie Woad and Charley Hull both finished on 11 under, however, neither could match Thitikul's impressive display of golf.
Thitikul's dominant performance saw her fire a four-under-par 68 to finish on 26 under, securing the $4m (£3.1m) winner's prize, along with the LPGA player of the year award and Vare Trophy for season low-scoring average. Her victory marked a remarkable recovery from a wrist injury that forced her to miss last week's tournament in Dallas.
The win solidified Thitikul's position as world number one and made her only the second golfer to achieve back-to-back LPGA Tour Championship titles, following in the footsteps of South Korean golfers Ko Jin-young. When asked about her victory, Thitikul credited playing in the final tournament for giving her a boost of energy.
Thailand's Pajaree Anannarukarn came close to dethroning her countrywoman but ultimately fell short by four shots. English pair Lottie Woad and Charley Hull both finished on 11 under, however, neither could match Thitikul's impressive display of golf.
Jeeno Thitikul is straight fire! Back-to-back title in the CME Group Tour Championship? 
I mean, that's some crazy talent right there! 22 years old and already world number one? 
she's only getting started. That wrist injury could've been a game changer but girl's determination paid off! 
26 under par is insane! And the Vare Trophy for season low-scoring average? Yaaas, Thitikul is on top of her game right now! 
Let's keep an eye on this young Thai golfer, she's gonna be a superstar in no time! 
. She deserves that LPGA player of the year award and Vare Trophy, no question. Thitikul's got the skills and the determination to stay at the top - bring it on for next season! 
. I've been following the LPGA Tour for years, and it's not often you see someone come back from a setback like that and still dominate the competition. Jeeno's energy boost from playing in the final tournament made all the difference, and it's clear her hard work is paying off 
. She's set to become an icon on the golfing scene, and I'm excited to see what the future holds for this rising star 
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gotta wonder how much more she can really afford to spend on golf gear and travel. also, is this just a marketing ploy to get more fans? back-to-back titles are cool and all, but does it really improve her game that much? 
! I mean, two back-to-back wins like that is insane! She was literally crippled by an injury last week and still manages to come back swinging (pun intended). I'm so proud of her for not giving up and working hard to get back in the game. And can we talk about how dominant she was? 26 under par is just ridiculous 
As for Pajaree, it was a great run by her, but Thitikul was on fire 
. Can't wait to see what she does next! 
OMG, can you believe Jeeno Thitikul just won the CME Group Tour Championship for the second time in a row?! 
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