Try GOLD - Free
Chinese rookie Wang takes first LPGA victory at TPC Boston
Gulf Today
|September 02, 2025
Chinese rookie Miranda Wang captured her first LPGA title on Sunday, edging Thailand's top-ranked Jeeno Thitikul by one stroke to win the FM Championship at TPC Boston.
-
Wang, a 26-year-old who helped Duke University win the prestigious NCAA US collegiate team crown in 2019, birdied the par-four 17th and made a clutch par at the par-five 18th for a tension-packed triumph.
"It's a dream come true," Wang said. "I hope this is the first of many and I'll keep working hard."
Wang fired a closing two-under par 70 to finish on 268 for the top prize of $615,000 with Jeeno second on 269 after a 67.
World number 187 Wang became only the third Chinese player to capture an LPGA crown after Feng Shanshan's IO wins and Yin Ruoning's five titles.
This story is from the September 02, 2025 edition of Gulf Today.
Subscribe to Magzter GOLD to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
MORE STORIES FROM Gulf Today
Gulf Today
Kerala debates spread of brain-eating amoeba attack
The Kerala Legislative Assembly on Wednesday debated the alarming rise of amoebic meningoencephalitis in the state, which has resulted in 19 fatalities so far this year.
1 mins
September 18, 2025
Gulf Today
EU proposes sanctions against Israel over Gaza
The European Commission on Wednesday proposed to suspend free-trade arrangements on Israeli goods due to the war in Gaza, even though the measure does not currently have sufficient support among the European Union's member countries to pass.
3 mins
September 18, 2025
Gulf Today
AD doctors perform complex surgery on 16-year-old boy
Doctors at Madinat Zayed Hospital successfully performed a precise and complex orthopaedic surgery on a 16-year-old boy, leading to his recovery from a severe knee injury.
1 mins
September 18, 2025
Gulf Today
Stocks, dollar calm as investors await US interest rate cut decision
Traders took a breather from the global rally that lifted several equity indexes to record highs over recent weeks, as they anticipate the Fed decision and post-meeting comments by Jerome Powell
3 mins
September 18, 2025
Gulf Today
MS Society awards top projects for inclusion plan
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) has announced the three winning projects of the inaugural edition of the Universal Design for Inclusion Program. Part of NMSS’s youth awareness efforts, the programme was delivered in partnership with six leading UAE universities across 11 campuses and supported by more than 45 faculty and industry mentors.
1 mins
September 18, 2025
Gulf Today
McIlroy set to headline Dubai Desert Classic following historic Grand Slam
As he celebrates a history-making year in which he completed the career Grand Slam at Augusta National, Rory Mcllroy has confirmed he will return to Emirates Golf Club to headline the 2026 Hero Dubai Desert Classic, taking place from Jan. 22-25, 2026.
2 mins
September 18, 2025
Gulf Today
Chinese auto giant Jetour unveils new model in Dubai
Chinese auto giant, Jetour has unveiled the overseas debut of its 'All-terrain Premium HybridSUV', the G700 at Dubai's iconic Armani Hotel.
1 min
September 18, 2025
Gulf Today
NZ boosted by Roigard's return ahead of Australia clash
New Zealand have been handed a timely boost ahead of their pivotal Rugby Championship Tests against Australia with halfback Cameron Roigard cleared to return after a two-month layoff due to a foot injury.
1 mins
September 18, 2025
Gulf Today
Pact champions children's health in schools
Aster DM Healthcare and GEMS Education have joined forces in a partnership that places health and wellness at the core of learning.
1 mins
September 18, 2025
Gulf Today
Sharjah's role in backing kids with disabilities praiseworthy
According to Dr. Amani Shabaan Shokr, families play an important role in society to protect the dignity of the differently-abled child
3 mins
September 18, 2025
Listen
Translate
Change font size