19-year-old rookie Chanettee Wannasaen stuns with victory at LPGA Portland Classic
19-year-old rookie golfer Chanettee Wannasaen from Thailand shocked the golfing world by winning the LPGA Portland Classic with a tournament-record score of 26 under par. After qualifying for the event as a Monday qualifier, Wannasaen dominated the tournament with a final-round 63, making 14 birdies and an eagle in her last 33 holes. This victory marks her first LPGA win and comes after a string of missed cuts. Wannasaen's triumph earned her $225,000 and solidified her place in LPGA history as the third Monday qualifier to win an event.
