Mao Saigo secured her first major title by winning the Chevron Championship at The Club at Carlton Woods, Texas. Saigo, who was the LPGA Tour's rookie of the year last season, birdied the par-5 18th hole to finish at 2-under 74, tying her with four other players at 7-under 281. In dramatic playoff circumstances, her win came on the first hole after other competitors, primarily Ruoning Yin and Ariya Jutanugarn, faltered with missed opportunities, solidifying Saigo's breakthrough in professional golf.
Mao Saigo of Japan won the Chevron Championship on Sunday for her first major title, making a 3-foot birdie putt on the first hole of a five-way playoff.
Saigo birdied the par-5 18th in regulation for a 2-under 74, leaving her tied with Hyo Joo Kim, Ruoning Yin, Ariya Jutanugarn and Lindy Duncan.
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