In a thrilling display of golf prowess, Hannah Green secured her second HSBC Women's World Championship title, outshining the talented Auston Kim in a nail-biting finale. Green's consistent performance, marked by a 69 in the final round, showcased her resilience, especially after an erratic back-nine that almost handed the victory to Kim. Green's triumph in Singapore, following her 2019 Women's PGA Championship win, solidifies her status as a force to be reckoned with in the golf world.
Kim, with a stellar 67 on the back nine, including six birdies and an eagle, mounted a strong challenge. However, bogeys at the second and par-3 15th holes proved costly, ultimately settling for a one-stroke defeat. Green's 14-under four-round total of 274 at the Sentosa Golf Club in Singapore was a testament to her skill and determination.
Minjee Lee, who shared the lead with Green entering the final day, struggled with a frustrating even-par 72, finishing tied for third with Angel Yin (71) and Pauline Roussin-Bouchard (68) at 11-under 277. The top-ranked Jeeno Thitikul, who won the previous week's tournament in Thailand, finished 2-under 287 and tied for 31st, just one shot behind defending champion Lydia Ko, who carded a 72.
The 72-player, no-cut tournament was the second of three stops on the LPGA's Asian swing, with the final event set for Hainan Island, China, next week.
