Hannah Green Claims Third JM Eagle LA Championship Title in Four Years
Hannah Green storms from 6 back to win in LA for the third time in 4 years
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Hannah Green, a 29-year-old golfer from Australia, overcame a six-shot deficit to win the JM Eagle LA Championship at El Caballero Country Club in Tarzana, California. This victory marks her third title in this event in the past four years and her fourth win of the year, earning her $712,500 from a record purse of $4.75 million.
- 01Hannah Green won the JM Eagle LA Championship, her third title in four years.
- 02She came back from a six-shot deficit to win in a playoff.
- 03Green shot a final-round score of 68, finishing at 17-under par.
- 04The tournament featured a record purse of $4.75 million, the largest on the LPGA aside from majors.
- 05Green is now looking forward to the Chevron Championship, her first major of the year.
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Hannah Green (29), a professional golfer from Australia, triumphed at the JM Eagle LA Championship held at El Caballero Country Club in Tarzana, California, marking her third victory in this event over the last four years. Green, who started the final round six shots behind the leader, finished with a score of 68, including a remarkable five-under performance on the back nine. She ended the tournament at 17-under 271, tying with Sei Young Kim and Jin Hee Im before winning in a playoff with a 20-foot birdie putt. This win adds to her impressive record this year, which includes four victories, two of which were on the LPGA Tour. The tournament's purse was raised to $4.75 million, making it the largest outside of major championships, and Green earned $712,500 from this event. Looking ahead, Green expressed confidence as she prepares for the Chevron Championship, the first major of the year, stating her excitement about her current form and the upcoming challenges.
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Hannah Green's victory not only highlights her personal achievements but also brings attention to the JM Eagle LA Championship, enhancing its prestige and potentially attracting more participants and sponsors in the future.
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