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U.S. Solheim Cup captain Angela Stanford says Angel Yin will play, with former world No. 1 Lilia Vu on site as the alternate in case Yin can’t go; Yin has recently battled a stomach illness and weight loss, while Rose Zhang is dealing with a minor back issue. Yin indicated she’d compete if fit, and Stanford confirmed she’s here and practicing, with Vu having clinched a half-point in 2024 as a key backup.
Lilia Vu, the defending champion, has withdrawn from The Chevron Championship due to a back injury, expressing disappointment at not being able to defend her title and thanking Chevron for their support. She plans to seek medical advice and is aiming to return to the tournament next year. Her next scheduled start is at the JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro.
American golfer Lilia Vu secured her second major title of 2023 by winning the AIG Women's Open with a 6-stroke victory. Vu's 5-under 67 in the final round gave her a comfortable lead, becoming the first female player since 2019 to win two majors in the same year. This marks the first time an American woman has achieved this feat since 1999. With three of the five women's majors won by Americans this year, it is the first time since 2014 that this has occurred.
Lilia Vu won the Chevron Championship in a sudden-death playoff against Angel Yin, earning her second LPGA victory, first major championship title, and largest payout of her career at $765,000. The full purse breakdown for those who made the cut is also provided.
Lilia Vu won the Chevron Championship after beating Angel Yin in a playoff. Vu birdied the first playoff hole to secure her second LPGA Tour victory. The Californian golfer closed with a 4-under 68 for a four-day total of 10-under 278. Yin forced the playoff with a birdie on the 18th hole. The tournament, previously known as the Dinah Shore, moved to The Club at Carlton Woods in Texas after being unable to find a sponsor willing to add to the half-century run at Mission Hills.