Iwai wins Portland Classic for 1st LPGA Tour title
Briefly

Akie Iwai won The Standard Portland Classic with a score of 24-under 264, securing her first LPGA Tour title. She finished the final round with a bogey-free 6-under 66, including birdies on the last two holes. Her twin sister, Chisato Iwai, tied for third with a score of 64. American Gurleen Kaur achieved a career-best second place, while Linn Grant joined Chisato at 19 under. Amateur Kiara Romero finished tied for seventh at 16 under in her first tour event, earning confidence from the crowd support.
Akie Iwai closed with a bogey-free 66 and birdied the last two holes to win The Standard Portland Classic by four strokes. This marks her first LPGA Tour victory.
Chisato Iwai finished with a 64 to tie for third, celebrating her twin sister's victory with champagne on the green after the final round.
American Gurleen Kaur secured a career-best second place, while other competitors like Linn Grant and amateur Kiara Romero made strong showings in the tournament.
Kiara Romero, in her first tour start, shot a 64 to tie for seventh. She expressed confidence from the support of her fans at the event.
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