In the final round, they shot a 5-under 65 with five birdies and no bogeys. Their total score of 15-under 265 fell short by two strokes to the American duo of Jinah Kim and Yana Wilson, who finished at 17-under 263 after an impressive 8-under performance on the final day.
The Dow Championship is the only team competition on the LPGA Tour, where two players form a team. The first and third rounds are played in a foursomes format, where players alternate shots with one ball, while the second and fourth rounds utilize a better-ball format, where each player plays their own ball and the better score counts for the team.
Kim and Choi led the tournament through the first three rounds, raising hopes for victory. Kim was aiming for her third win of the season and her tenth career title, while Choi, who debuted in 2022, sought her first professional victory. However, they were unable to maintain their lead on the final day.
The champions, Kim and Wilson, celebrated their first victory at this event. Jinah Kim, a second-generation Korean American, achieved her first LPGA Tour win since her debut in 2022, while Wilson, who made her LPGA debut this season, secured her first win in her ninth tournament. The winners received a prize of $805,381 (approximately 12.23 billion won).
Defending champions Lim Jin-hee and Lee So-mi finished tied for third with a total score of 14-under 266.
Kim A-rim and Yoon In-na tied for seventh place with a total score of 11-under 269.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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