Lim closed Sunday with a bogey-free 7-under 65, making seven birdies in the final round of the Rejuran Championship at Amata Spring Country Club (par 72) in Chonburi, Thailand. The tournament purse was 1.2 billion won.
She finished at 15-under 273, edging Lee Ye-won (14-under 274) by one shot. Lim earned 216 million won in prize money.
The tournament turned on the par-3 17th, an island green surrounded by water. Lim holed a birdie putt of about 3.5 meters to move into a one-shot lead, while Lee missed a 3.9-meter birdie attempt.
Lim then calmly saved par on the 18th to post her score. Lee also made par on the final hole, sealing Lim’s victory.
“I can’t believe I won. It feels like a dream,” Lim said in a postround broadcast interview, tearing up. “I came to Thailand alone. I think my mom and dad, and everyone who supports me, will be just as happy as I am right now. Mom, Dad, I truly love you.”
Lim, who debuted on the regular tour in 2022, lost her tour card in 2023 and returned in 2024. Her previous best finish was a solo second at the Deokshin EPC Championship in April last year.
“I set a goal of two wins this season, and I got the first one,” she said. “I want to build on this and do well in the remaining tournaments.”
Last season’s money leader Hong Jung-min finished tied for third at 12-under 276 with Kim Si-hyun, Jeon Ye-seong and others.
Player of the Year Yoo Hyun-jo placed tied for 37th at 4-under 284.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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