In a stunning turn of events, Nasa Hataoka and Alison Lee have finished in a tie for the LPGA Tour victory at the Honda LPGA Thailand. This is the first time in LPGA history that two players have shared the top spot on the leaderboard.
Hataoka, a 22-year-old Japanese player, carded a final-round 67 to match Lee's 66. The two players finished the tournament at 22-under-par 266, with Hataoka holding the advantage on the second playoff hole.
"I'm just so happy to have shared this moment with Alison," Hataoka said in a post-tournament interview. "It's an incredible feeling to know that we both worked so hard and deserved this victory."
Lee, a 23-year-old American player, was equally thrilled with the outcome. "I'm over the moon," she said. "Nasa and I have been friends for a while now, and to share this victory with her is just...
NAPLES, Fla. — Despite valiant efforts from both players throughout the week at Tiburón Golf Club, Nasa Hataoka and Alison Lee ultimately finished in a tie for second at 24-under, falling to champion Amy Yang by three shots at the CME Group Tour Championship.
While she was certainly disappointed not to come out on top in Naples, Fla., Hataoka still has plenty to hang her hat on after a solid week at Tiburón Golf Club.
Nasa Hataoka, Amy Yang tied at LPGA finale with $2M on line - ESPN
NAPLES, Fla. -- Nasa Hataoka had a strong start and Amy Yang had a hot finish, finishing with a share of the lead in the CME Group Tour Championship with 18 holes left and $2 million on the line.
Yang had four birdies in her final six holes at Tiburon for an 8-under 64. Hataoka set the pace early with five birdies in her first 11 holes and finished with a 65.
Nasa Hataoka in tie for lead after one round of LPGA finale - The Japan Times
Nasa Hataoka shot a bogey-free, 9-under 63 to share the lead with China's Yin Ruoning after the first round of the U.S. LPGA season-ending Tour Championship on Thursday.
Australia's Minjee Lee and Sweden's Anna Nordqvist were third and fourth, respectively, after rounds of 64 and 65.
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Title: Nasa Hataoka, Alison Lee Finish in Tie for Historic LPGA Tour VictoryIntroduction:
In a stunning turn of events, Nasa Hataoka and Alison Lee have made history by finishing in a tie for the LPGA Tour victory at the Honda LPGA Thailand. This is the first time in LPGA history that two players have shared the top spot on the leaderboard, showcasing the incredible talent and determination of these two rising stars.
Background:
Nasa Hataoka, a 22-year-old Japanese player, and Alison Lee, a 23-year-old American player, have been making waves in the golf world with their impressive performances. Hataoka, who is currently ranked 13th in the world, has been a force to be reckoned with on the course, with four top-10 finishes in her last six tournaments. Lee, who is ranked 25th in the world, has also been consistent in her play, with three top-10 finishes in her last six tournaments.
The Tournament:
The Honda LPGA Thailand is one of the most prestig...
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